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Monument record TQ 75 SW 81 - Second World War type 24 pillbox embedded in river bank on north side of river. C.50m from similar. Hexagonal, embrasure visible
Summary
Pillbox embedded in river bank on north side of river. C.50m from similar. Hexagonal, embrasure visible
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 74042 53903 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pillbox embedded in river bank on n side of river. C.50m from similar. Hexagonal, embrasure visible (1)
Concrete construction, directly on riverbank, roof is level with public footpath. Not possible to determine any other information as entrance now completely buried. From what is visible (roof only) it appears to be in good overall condition. Field of fire : 167 degrees south (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, 020 (Digital archive). SKE56292.
Sources/Archives (2)
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
Aug 27 2024 2:29PM