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Monument record TQ 85 NW 131 - Anti-tank blocks at Castle Hill, Thurnham
Summary
Two sets of anti-tank blocks are positioned close to Thurnham Castle. The first is on the west side of the lane, south west of the castle. The other is on the east side of the road, south east of the castle. Both prevent access to open countryside, presumably to prevent dumping. Both sets have presumably been removed from their original locations which would probably have been part of the defences of Detline Airfield.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 80769 58106 (152m by 117m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ85NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | THURNHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Full Description
Two sets of anti-tank blocks are positioned close to Thurnham Castle in Castle Hill. The first is on the west side of the lane, west of the castle. The other is on the east side of the road, south east of the castle. Both now prevent access to open countryside, presumably to prevent dumping. Both sets have presumably been removed from their original locations which would probably have been part of the defences of Detling Airfield.(1)
<1> Paul Cuming, Field observation by Paul Cuming (Verbal communication). SKE13300.
<2> Kent Defence Research Group, 2024/5, Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project, 61 (Digital archive). SKE56292.
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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
Jun 2 2025 3:10PM