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Building record TQ 75 SW 109 - Second World War Type 26 variant (?) pillbox near to Teston Bridge
Summary
Close by Teston Bridge there is a Second World War reinforced concrete rectangular pillbox, with internal dimensions of 7ft x 8ft, with walls 42ins thick [2.13m x 2.44m and approximately 1m thick]. The pillbox is an unusual square type, possibly type 26 and formed part of the Medway GHQ Stop Line.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 70808 52849 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WEST FARLEIGH, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Full Description
Second World War reinforced concrete rectangular pillbox, with internal dimensions of 7ft x 8ft, with walls 42ins thick. Teston Bridge.
Location: By driveway, 100 M from entrance gate to Tutsham Hall, West of West Farleigh village.
Description: Concrete construction, square construction on concrete plinth, concrete steps to entrance at rear, sloping roof, chamfered corners with entrance and three embrasures, all open. Overall good condition interior and exterior. Field of fire: 127 degrees ESE (2)
<1> Kent Defence Research Group, 2024/5, Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project, site 015 (Digital archive). SKE56292.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE56292 Digital archive: Kent Defence Research Group. 2024/5. Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project. site 015.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey of Maidstone's 20th Century Military and Civil Defence Sites (EKE23349)
Record last edited
Nov 14 2025 2:25PM