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Monument record TQ 75 NW 381 - Second World War type 24 pillbox facing north-north-east across the river Medway
Summary
A Second World War infantry pillbox lis located between the railway and the river. The pillbox is blocked up and in poor condition
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7432 5819 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Full Description
A Second World War infantry pillbox lis located between the railway and the river. The pillbox is blocked up and in poor condition. (1)
A 2024 survey described it as "Above tow path West Side of River Medway adjacent to Gabriel’s Boat Yard. Part of Medway Stop Line. Concrete construction. Embrasures sealed but entrance open. Possible weapons pit just behind and above the pillbox. Good overall condition. " (2)
<1> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.
<2> Kent Defence Research Group, 2024/5, Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project, 2 (Digital archive). SKE56292.
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Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 10:11AM