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Monument record TQ 75 SW 106 - Type 26 pillbox or Vickers machine gun emplacement, West Farleigh
Summary
On the banks above the River Medway at West Farleigh there is a possible Second World War Type 26 pillbox or Vickers machine gun emplacement. It has three embrasures.
It is built on a concrete raft set into the upper slopes of the river bank. There are six steps leading up to the entrance.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 70433 52650 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WEST FARLEIGH, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6447 Bibliographic reference: CBA Defence of Britain Project. 1994. Defence of Britain Site Report.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 30 2024 12:59PM