Monument record TQ 85 NW 334 - Second world War Standby Set House [Building No.260], Detling Airfield
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8116 5996 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ85NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | THURNHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Second world War Standby Set House [Building No.260], Detliong Airfield. The building used to house the airfield’s emergency electrical generator. A 2024 survey described the structure as "Standby Set House [Building No.260]. Detling Aerodrome Industrial Estate. A building used to house the airfield’s emergency electrical generator. Originally surrounded by a blast wall which no longer survives. The building’s original cladding was removed many years ago leaving just the steel framework. It was reclad a few ago and brought back into use as a store. Condition: Basic steel framework sound. Recently reclad and now in very good condition" (1)
<1> Kent Defence Research Group, 2024/5, Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project, 47 (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. 47.
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 2:21PM