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Building record TQ 75 NE 312 - Type 22 pillbox buried under earth mound, Whatman Park, Maidstone
Summary
A Second World War type 22 pillbox is said to be buried under an earth mound in Whatman Park, Maidstone. The pillbox was located west of the Medway and formed part of the GHQ Line defence line.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 75177 56945 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Full Description
A Second World War type 22 pillbox is said to be buried under an earth mound in Whatman Park, Maidstone. The pillbox was located west of the Medway and formed part of the GHQ Line defence line.(1-2)
<1> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
May 14 2026 1:38PM