TQ 65 SE 81 - Second World War pillbox, north east of Twyford Bridge

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Building record TQ 65 SE 81 - Second World War pillbox, north east of Twyford Bridge

Summary

Second World War Vickers machine gun pillbox, north east of Twyford Bridge. Sited to defend the river Medway. Part of the main GHQ Line that ran through Kent along the Medway.

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Grid reference	TQ 69196 50094 (point)
Map sheet	TQ65SE
County	KENT
District	MAIDSTONE, KENT
Civil Parish	YALDING, MAIDSTONE, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

VICKERS MACHINE GUN EMPLACEMENT (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Full Description

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

<2> Pillbox Study Group, Pillbox Study Group communication (Verbal communication). SKE52253.

Sources/Archives (2)

<1> SKE6447 Bibliographic reference: CBA Defence of Britain Project. 1994. Defence of Britain Site Report.
<2> SKE52253 Verbal communication: Pillbox Study Group. Pillbox Study Group communication.

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Selected Heritage Inventory for Natural England: Second World War Type 28A anti-tank pillbox, north east of Twyford Bridge. Sited to defend the river Medway

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Record last edited

Nov 25 2020 2:37PM