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Monument record TQ 67 SW 178 - Community air raid shelter tunnel, Tile hill, Northfleet
Summary
Tunnel used as air raid shelter north of London Rd, Tile Hill Northfleet. Part brick-lined chalk tunnel on a north-west / south-east orientation. At least 100m long and 4 m across. Uncertain if excavated as part of industrial chalk working prior to its use as air raid shelter. Brick traversed entrances at either end blocked c1980 with chalk fill and currently inmaccesable. Major of the two entrances was in the lower face of the chalk quarry immediatly N of London Rd at Tile Hill, Northfleet.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6240 7320 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| Civil Parish | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
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Full Description
Part brick lined chalk tunnel on a NW/SE orientation. At least 100m long and 4 m accross. Uncertain if excavated as part of industrial chalk working prior to its use as air raid shelter. Brick traversed entrances at either end blocked c1980 with chalk fill and currently inmaccesable. Major of the two entrances was in the lower face of the chalk quarry immediatly N of London Rd at Tile Hill, Northfleet. Inspection of the tunnel in 1978 revealled that any internal furniture or fittings had been removed. (1)
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, site visit by VTC Smith 4-6-95 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. site visit by VTC Smith 4-6-95.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 3 2008 3:35AM