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Monument record TQ 82 NE 89 - A World War II searchlight emplacement.
Summary
A World War II searchlight emplacement. A temporary emplacement with eight Nissen huts. It was probably constructed between 1939 and 1945 but has since been destroyed. It was located at the Old Cricket Pitch, Isle of Oxney.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8980 2670 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ82NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WITTERSHAM, ASHFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A World War II searchlight emplacement. Revised SRF in report. A temporary emplacement with eight Nissen huts. It was probably constructed between 1939 and 1945 but has since been destroyed. It was located at the Old Cricket Pitch, Isle of Oxney. (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.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Feb 5 2026 12:13PM