1940 Roadblocks on the E side of the bridge over the River Medway at Maidstone. At least 5 x large anti-tank cylinders with conical tops. There was a further block at the other end of the bridge of at least 4 x cylindrical blocks with horizontal rail mountings additionally. The parapet of the bridge was removed, on the E side. (seen on contemporary photographs - attached. Site confirmed, with additional details, by Anthony Webb).
Anti Tank Horizontal Rail
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Photo by Lisa Fulcher via Wikimedia
Photo by Rodney Burton via Wikimedia
Photo by Nigel Chadwick via Wikimedia
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Data Sheet
Type ANTI TANK HORIZONTAL RAIL
Status Removed
Condition Removed
Source Defence of Britain Archive
Access Unknown
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Anti Tank Horizontal Rail Maidstone road bridge (A20) over the River Medway. Other Unknown Removed BunkerAtlas historical bunker military heritage