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Monument record TQ 75 NE 892 - Maidstone Nodal Point
Summary
During the Second World War Maidstone was designated a 'nodal point', a town that was to be heavily defended in the event of German invasion. Maidstone was a Category 'A' nodal point with the reference 'N.5', also termed a 'fortress' ('F.1') with an officially-designated garrison. It had all-round defences including anti-tank ditches, pillboxes, anti-tank blocks and battle HQs.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7573 5558 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence Area 67: River Medway, Maidstone (Defence of Britain area reports) (Bibliographic reference). SKE17229.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE17229 Bibliographic reference: Council for British Archaeology. 2002. Defence Area 67: River Medway, Maidstone (Defence of Britain area reports).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Feb 3 2012 11:56AM