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Monument record TQ 75 NE 1089 - Second World War roadblock

Summary

Second World War roadblocks on the East side of the bridge over the River Medway at Maidstone.. Record from DOB project database, location uncertain

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Grid reference	TQ 7579 5555 (point)
Map sheet	TQ75NE
County	KENT
District	MAIDSTONE, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

ROADBLOCK (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Full Description

Roadblocks on the E side of the bridge over the River Medway at Maidstone. At least 5 x large anti-tank cylinders with conical tops. There was a further block at the other end of the bridge of at least 4 x cylindrical blocks with horizontal rail mountings additionally. The parapet of the bridge was removed, on the E side. [seen on contemporary photographs - attached. Site confirmed, with additional details, by Anthony Webb]. Maidstone road bridge (A20) over the River Medway. (1-2)

<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.

<2> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.

Sources/Archives (2)

<1> SKE32029 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002. Defence of Britain Project.
<2> SKE6447 Bibliographic reference: CBA Defence of Britain Project. 1994. Defence of Britain Site Report.