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Monument record TQ 85 NW 338 - Former Airfield Fuel mobile AA position (Motley Stalk), Detling Airfield
Summary
A 'motely stalk' anti-aircraft position still exists at Detling Airfield.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8170 5961 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ85NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | THURNHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A 'motely stalk' anti-aircraft position still exists at Detling Airfield. It is located on the roof of a type 22 LAA Variant pillbox at the entrance to the industrial estate. A 2024 survey described as "Concrete construction, tube or cylinder. In fair condition from what could be observed from a distance as unable to get up close due to heavy undergrowth. " (1)
<1> Kent Defence Research Group, 2024/5, Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project, 55 (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. 55.
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 3:44PM