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Building record TQ 75 SW 287 - Type 24 Second World War pillbox, south of Teston
Summary
Second World War pillbox forming part of the Medway GHQ Stop Line.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7007 5296 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | TESTON, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A pillbox is shown on modern OS mapping at this location. It is visible on aerial photos of 1946/7.
Pillbox located at edge of Country Park, above river Medway on East Farleigh Cruising Club mooring, just below railway line. Concrete construction, brick facing. Entrance closed off with modern door (used by local fishing club) embrasures blocked. Boathouse structure fixed to front face. Field of fire 220 degrees (SSW) (1)
<1> Kent Defence Research Group, 2024/5, Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project, site 016 (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 016.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey of Maidstone's 20th Century Military and Civil Defence Sites (EKE23349)
Record last edited
Jul 30 2024 1:49PM