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Monument record TQ 75 SW 104 - Second World War pillbox, east of Teston
Summary
A Second World War pillbox exists to the east of Teston, south of Barming Church. In 2026 it was described as being of concrete construction and in fair condition but overgrown and flooded inside
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 718 540 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BARMING, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Second World War pillbox purportedly exists to the east of Teston, south of Barming Church. There is no sign of this on the ground though and the record may be questionnable (1)
A Second World War pillbox exists to the east of Teston, south of Barming Church. In 2026 it was described as being of concrete construction and in fair condition but overgrown and flooded inside (2)
<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, 78 (Digital archive). SKE56292.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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
Apr 14 2026 1:23PM