Monument record TQ 75 SE 144 - A Second World War flame trap was located on Loose Road, Maidstone

Summary

During the Second World War a flame trap was located on the Loose Road, part of the southern defences of the town. The trap would have consisted of a barrel of fuel attached to an explosive device and would have been detonated to destroy approaching enemy vehicles.

Location

Grid reference TQ 76610 54310 (point)
Map sheet TQ75SE
County KENT
District MAIDSTONE, KENT
Civil Parish MAIDSTONE, 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 4:06PM