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Monument record TQ 75 NW 383 - Second World War roadblock, A26 Tonbridge Road, Barming
Summary
During the Second Wiorld War a roadblock consisting of steel vertical bars was constructed across the A26 at the junction of Tonbridge Road and Queen's Road. The roadblock blocked access into Maidstone from the west and protected the town from a German attack following a successful crossing of the Medway to the west.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7368 5503 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Record last edited
Feb 3 2012 12:32PM