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Monument record TQ 65 SE 372 - Pillbox Type 24 infantry, Nettlested Green, Maidstone Road, in edge of copse to West of River Medway.
Summary
Second World War type 24 infantry pillbox, Nettlested Green, Maidstone Road. The pillbox is on the edge of a copse to the west of river Medway.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6872 5161 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ65SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | NETTLESTEAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Second World War type 24 infantry pillbox, Nettlested Green, Maidstone Road. The pillbox is on the edge of a copse to the west of river Medway. In 2026 the condition was described as being of concrete construction, good condition, very overgrown, fallen tree prevented entry so interior not viewed.(1)
<1> Kent Defence Research Group, 2024/5, Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project, 86 (Digital archive). SKE56292.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey of Maidstone's 20th Century Military and Civil Defence Sites (EKE23349)
Record last edited
Apr 15 2026 2:27PM