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Monument details

HER Number:TQ 65 SE 87
Type of record:Building
Name:Second World War Type 24 pillbox, concrete faced, with a commanding view of the fork of the Medway towards Yalding marina and lock

Summary

Second World War Type 24 pillbox. Concrete faced. It has a commanding view of the fork of the Medway towards Yalding marina and lock and is part of the GHQ Line defensive system.

Images

Type 24 pillbox overlooking the River Medway   © kent county councilType 24 pillbox overlooking the River Medway   © kent county councilType 24 pillbox close to Yalding Station   © kent county council
Grid Reference:TQ 68638 50664
Map Sheet:TQ65SE
Parish:NETTLESTEAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT

Monument Types

  • PILLBOX (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Full description

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Type 24 pillbox, concrete faced. Has a commanding view of the fork of the Medway towards Yalding marina and lock.(1)


<1> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.

Sources and further reading

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<1>Bibliographic reference: CBA Defence of Britain Project. 1994. Defence of Britain Site Report.