Monument record TQ 75 NE 426 - Site of a Second World War barrel flame trap

Summary

A barrel flame trap was positioned at the junction of the A229 and Forstal Road during the Second World War. The trap consisted of a barrel of fuel and an explosive device. The trap would be detonated to destroy an enemy vehicle.

Location

Grid reference TQ 75401 58208 (point)
Map sheet TQ75NE
County KENT
District MAIDSTONE, KENT
Civil Parish BOXLEY, MAIDSTONE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

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

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> 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 4:05PM