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Monument record TQ 85 NW 135 - Air Ministry design type 27 pillbox, east of Highland Garage
Summary
Second World War type 27 pillbox (Air Ministry design), part of the defences of Detling Airfield
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 81271 59097 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ85NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | THURNHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Second World War type 27 pillbox (Air Ministry design), part of the defences of Detling Airfield.The pillbox is linked to another (TQ 85 NW 133) by 21 anti-tank rails (TQ 85 NW 134) .(1)
<1> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6447 Bibliographic reference: CBA Defence of Britain Project. 1994. Defence of Britain Site Report.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 7 2012 3:35PM