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Building record TQ 65 SE 87 - Second World War Type 24 pillbox, concrete faced, with a commanding view of the fork of the Medway towards Yalding marina and lock
Summary
Second World War reinforced concrete Type 24 pillbox, concrete faced. Has a commanding view of the fork of the Medway towards Yalding marina and lock. On River Medway footpath, not far from Yalding railway station. And is part of the GHQ Line defensive system.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 68638 50664 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ65SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | NETTLESTEAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Type 24 pillbox, concrete faced. Has a commanding view of the fork of the Medway towards Yalding marina and lock.(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
Apr 15 2026 2:44PM