Building record TQ 65 SE 81 - Second World War pillbox, north east of Twyford Bridge
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 69196 50094 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ65SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | YALDING, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Type 28A anti-tank pillbox located to defend the crossing of the Medway to the south. Located in overgrown area. Steps down protected by detached blast wall.(1)
A Pillbox Study Group assessment concluded the structure is actually a Vickers Gun Emplacement (2)
A 2025 survey described the site as "Vickers machine gun emplacement. Litle Venice Holiday Park Yalding. In recreation field by Oaktree. Concrete construction, Very good overall condition. Access to interior, partly buried but embrasures are open. Concrete steps to entrance. Good overall condition" (3)
<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.
<3> Kent Defence Research Group, 2024/5, Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project, 066 (Digital archive). SKE56292.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <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.
- <3> SKE56292 Digital archive: Kent Defence Research Group. 2024/5. Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project. 066.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
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
Nov 17 2025 3:02PM