Monument record TQ 86 SW 154 - Second World War Pickett-Hamilton fort
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8115 5913 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ85NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | THURNHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The remains of a Second World War rectractable Pickett-Hamilton fort exists c. 120 m north-west of the Highland Garage and depot on the A249. It originally formed part of the defences of Detling Airfield and is slightly visible on 2012 aerial photography. (1)
A 2024 survey of the site decribed it as "Pickett Hamilton Retractable Fort. Former Detling Airfield site, in field between Kent Showground and Industrial Estate. Concrete construction, set into the ground with metal trap door. In good condition from what could be observed, however unable to open the hatch. " (1)
<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, 51 (Digital archive). SKE56292.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
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 3:15PM