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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 |
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Full Description
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 (often 40 gallons) and an explosive device. The trap would be detonated to destroy an enemy vehicle. It is not known whether anything remains of the site. (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 4:05PM