Monument record TQ 85 NW 315 - VOR Beacon, Detling

Summary

A VOR beacon (Very high frequency Omni-directional Radio range) for helping aircraft navigate is located c. 300m north of the Highland Garage, A249 Detling. A VOR beacon sends out a steady 360 degree signal and a second signal which cycles round and round.

Location

Grid reference TQ 8114 5930 (point)
Map sheet TQ85NW
County KENT
District MAIDSTONE, KENT
Civil Parish THURNHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> 1961, 1961 collection of vertical aerial photographs of Kent (Photograph). SKE31382.

<2> 1990, 1990 collection of vertical aerial photographs of Kent (Photograph). SKE31386.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Photograph: 1961. 1961 collection of vertical aerial photographs of Kent. B&W. Print.
  • <2> Photograph: 1990. 1990 collection of vertical aerial photographs of Kent. Colour. Print.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 10 2017 2:52PM