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Monument record TQ 75 NE 430 - Air-raid observation post, Maidstone
Summary
Site of a Second World War air raid precautions observation post at Tilling Stevens Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 75421 56112 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of a Second World War air raid precautions observation post at Tilling Stevens Mechanical and Electrical Engineers.
Observation of the structure concluded that it was in a rapidly deteriorating condition, with brickwork collapsing around the underground entrance, and the 'control post' concrete lintel lying on the ground. (1)
Demolished sometime between 2011 and August 2012.
<1> Wells, Keith, 2011, Letter re: Tilling-Stevens ARP building, Maidstone Barracks (Unpublished document). SKE17119.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE17119 Unpublished document: Wells, Keith. 2011. Letter re: Tilling-Stevens ARP building, Maidstone Barracks.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Cursory observation of the condition of the Tilling-Stevens ARP building Maidstone Barracks (EKE11389)
Record last edited
Aug 20 2012 9:12AM