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Monument record TQ 54 NE 432 - The site of a Royal Observer Corps monitoring post
Summary
The site of a Royal Observer Corps monitoring post. The site is located south of Powder Mill Lane and east of Hollow Trees Drive. The majority of these sites were built between 1956 and 1964, although their construction began after 1925 and continued into the early 1970s. At the time of the Defence of Britain survey (1995-2002) this site was found to remain in a good condition.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5539 4650 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ54NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | KNOCKHOLT, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The site of a Royal Observer Corps monitoring post. The site is located south of Powder Mill Lane and east of Hollow Trees Drive. The majority of these sites were built between 1956 and 1964, although their construction began after 1925 and continued into the early 1970s. At the time of the Defence of Britain survey (1995-2002) this site was found to remain in a good condition. (1)
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE32029 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002. Defence of Britain Project.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2026 6:41PM