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Building record TQ 75 SW 103 - Type 24 Second World War pillbox south of Teston Church
Summary
A Second World War pillbox stands south of Teston Church. The pillbox is one of a number defending Teston Bridge and formed part of the GHQ line.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 70523 53382 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | TESTON, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Extant Second World War pillbox south of Teston Church. The pillbox is one of a number defending Teston Bridge and formed part of the GHQ line.(1)
Concrete construction, brick facing which is crumbling away at roof level. Embrasures open but entrance not accessible. Field of fire: 203 degrees SSW (2-3)
<1> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.
<2> Kent Defence Research Group, 2024/5, Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project, site 010 (Digital archive). SKE56292.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE6447 Bibliographic reference: CBA Defence of Britain Project. 1994. Defence of Britain Site Report.
- <2> SKE56292 Digital archive: Kent Defence Research Group. 2024/5. Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project. site 010.
- <3> SKE32029 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002. Defence of Britain Project.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey of Maidstone's 20th Century Military and Civil Defence Sites (EKE23349)
Record last edited
May 7 2026 1:25PM