Monument record TQ 85 NW 318 - Second World War Type 22 Pillbox, rear of Bimbury Cottages
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8220 5998 (point) Accurate from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ85NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | STOCKBURY, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Is a WWII Type 22 Hexagonal Pillbox, it lies 100 m east of Bimbury Cottages. It originally formed part of the defences of Detling Airfield and is visible on 2012 aerial photography.
To date only seen from Binbury Lane due to muddy state of the footpath/field.
Seems to be a Type 22 with one side almost missing where an embrasure has been opened out.
Current condition. Poor - 03/03/2013 (1,2)
Visited in 2024 as part of the Maidstone 20th century civil and military defence survey. Condition described as Fair overall condition some damage to entrance and one embrasure. (3)
<1> Kent County Council, 2013-2017, Defence of Swale Recording Form (Unpublished document). SKE32091.
<2> 2012, 2012 collection of vertical aerial photographs of Kent (Photograph). SKE31544.
<3> Kent Defence Research Group, 2024/5, Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project, Site 022 (Digital archive). SKE56292.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE32091 Unpublished document: Kent County Council. 2013-2017. Defence of Swale Recording Form.
- <2> SKE31544 Photograph: 2012. 2012 collection of vertical aerial photographs of Kent. Colour. Print.
- <3> SKE56292 Digital archive: Kent Defence Research Group. 2024/5. Site recording form for the Maidstone 20th Century Defences Project. Site 022.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Swale Survey 2013-2017 (EKE15921)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey of Maidstone's 20th Century Military and Civil Defence Sites (EKE23349)
Record last edited
Nov 25 2024 2:33PM