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Monument record TQ 57 SW 1124 - A small Second World War surface air raid shelter near The Sip Inn
Summary
A small Second World War surface air raid shelter near The Sip Inn, Puddledock Lane. It measures possibly 5 feet wide and 8 feet in length internally.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5150 7080 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ57SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WILMINGTON, DARTFORD, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small surface shelter possibly 5 feet wide and 8 feet in length internally. Stands about 3 feet above the ground. The walls are constructed of brick about 9ins wide. These are capped by a roof of concrete with corners which are rounded, falling several inches down the side. In Puddledock Lane, in the grounds of The Ship public house. (1-2)
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
<2> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Feb 23 2026 12:30PM