Building record TQ 64 NE 40 - Type 28A anti-tank pillbox east of Twyford Bridge

Summary

Second World War reinforced concrete Type 28A anti-tank emplacement. This would have mounted a 2 or 6-pounder anti-tank gun. On North bank of River Medway, South of Nettlestead, near Twyford Bridge.

Location

Grid reference TQ 69168 49890 (point)
Map sheet TQ64NE
County KENT
District MAIDSTONE, KENT
Civil Parish YALDING, MAIDSTONE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Second World War Type 28A anti-tank pillbox located to defend Twyford Bridge. (1-3)


<1> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.

<2> Kent Defence Research Group, 2024/5, Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project, 067 (Digital archive). SKE56292.

<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: CBA Defence of Britain Project. 1994. Defence of Britain Site Report.
  • <2> Digital archive: Kent Defence Research Group. 2024/5. Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project. 067.
  • <3> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002. Defence of Britain Project.

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 12:21PM