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

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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> Bibliographic reference: CBA Defence of Britain Project. 1994. Defence of Britain Site Report.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 30 2024 12:59PM