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Monument record TQ 75 NE 1085 - Second World War fire-watchers post on roof of former Ritz cinema
Summary
A Second World War fire-watchers post can still be seen on the roof of the former Ritz cinema on Pudding Lane, Maidstone
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7592 5579 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Second World War fire-watchers post can still be seen on the roof of the former Ritz cinema on Pudding Lane, Maidstone. (1)
<1> Kent Defence Research Group, 2024/5, Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project, 76 (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. 76.
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
Apr 14 2026 1:29PM