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Monument record TQ 86 SW 331 - "Seagull wing” type Second World War protected slit trench, Binbury Manor
Summary
A Seagull wing” type protected slit trench exists close to Binbury Castle. It formed part of the defences of Detling Airfield and was of brick and concrete construction with rifle slits.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8111 6019 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ86SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | THURNHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Seagull wing” type protected slit trench exists close to Binbury Castle. It formed part of the defences of Detling Airfield and was of brick and concrete construction with rifle slits. It was cisited in 2024 and described as being of good overall condition, partly buried and a rare feature (1)
<1> Kent Defence Research Group, 2024/5, Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project (Digital archive). SKE56292.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE56292 Digital archive: Kent Defence Research Group. 2024/5. Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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
Feb 24 2025 11:16AM