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Monument record TR 07 SW 1106 - Warden Point Battery

Summary

The site of Warden Point coastal battery, part of the River Medway's coastal defence system. It opened between 1914-1916 and was armed with two mobile 15-pounder BLC field guns. The battery had been disarmed by the Second World War. It has since been removed and no features of the battery survive.

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Grid reference	TR 0200 7270 (point)
Map sheet	TR07SW
County	KENT
Civil Parish	WARDEN, SWALE, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

COASTAL BATTERY (Built 1914-1916 Disarmed circa 1927, Modern - 1914 AD to 1927 AD)

Full Description

Warden Point coastal battery located at TR 020 727. The battery opened between 1914-1916. It was armed with two 15-pounder BLC field guns. The battery was decommissioned by the Second World War, and was likely disarmed after 1927. (1-2)
Aerial photography from 1979 shows that the site has been given over to agricultural use, a coastal path and a caravan park. No surviving features of the coastal battery are recorded. (3)

<1> Dobinson, C., 2000, Twentieth century fortifications in England. Volume 6.1. Coast Artillery, 1900-1956 (Monograph). SWX23710.

<2> Dobinson, C., 2000, Twentieth century fortifications in England. Volume 6.2. Coast Artillery, 1900-1956 (Monograph). SWX23711.

<3> 2000, Twentieth century military recording project: World War Two Coastal Batteries (Unspecified Type). SWX20691.

Sources/Archives (3)

<1> SWX23710 Monograph: Dobinson, C.. 2000. Twentieth century fortifications in England. Volume 6.1. Coast Artillery, 1900-1956.
<2> SWX23711 Monograph: Dobinson, C.. 2000. Twentieth century fortifications in England. Volume 6.2. Coast Artillery, 1900-1956.
<3> SWX20691 (No record type): 2000. Twentieth century military recording project: World War Two Coastal Batteries.