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Monument record TQ 86 SW 153 - Second World War pillbox ( Type 22 LAA Variant) north of Binbury Castle
Summary
An overgrown Second World War pillbox lies c. 50 m north of Binbury Castle. It originally formed part of the defences of Detling Airfield. It is a Type 22 Light Anto-Aircraft Variant
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8115 6031 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ86SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | THURNHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Full Description
An overgrown Second World War pillbox lies c. 50 m north of Binbury Castle. It originally formed part of the defences of Detling Airfield and is visible on 2012 aerial photography. (1)
A 2024 survey concluded that it is a Type 22 Light Anto-Aircraft Variant. Brick and concrete construction with brick facing, six sided, with 6 machine gun embrasures. Weapons mounting pole laying on roof. Low brickwork extra protection around base level. The structure was in good overall condition (2)
<1> 2012, 2012 collection of vertical aerial photographs of Kent (Photograph). SKE31544.
<2> Kent Defence Research Group, 2024/5, Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project (Digital archive). SKE56292.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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
Feb 24 2025 11:11AM