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Monument record TQ 75 SW 337 - Second World War Type 28A pillbox, Teston. South of the road and the Type 24.
Summary
Type 28A pillbox, Teston. South of the road and the Type 24.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7055 5336 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | TESTON, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Full Description
A Type 28A pillbox still stands on the south side of A26 near edge of Teston village above the country park. It was part of the Medway GHQ Stop Line and defends against crossings of Teston Bridge.
2024 - Concrete construction, overgrown with ivy. Embrasures and entrance open. Wide entrance but also has pedestal for fixed AT gun with bolt ring visible. Field of fire 106 degrees (ESE) (2)
<1> Pillbox Study Group, Pillbox Study Group communication (Verbal communication). SKE52253.
<2> Kent Defence Research Group, 2024/5, Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project, Site 011 (Digital archive). SKE56292.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey of Maidstone's 20th Century Military and Civil Defence Sites (EKE23349)
Record last edited
Jul 30 2024 2:01PM