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Monument record TQ 77 NW 139 - Air raid shelters of the Alpha Works, Cliffe
Summary
Two World War II Air Raid Shelters for employees of the former Alpha Cement Works at Cliffe. Located near what is now the Marinex Gravel works. The structures are of zig-zag plan, constructed of concrete with an overhead covering of chalk rubble and turf. Traces of fixings remain. There are also recesses in the wall for toilet buckets and some traces of fixings for bemches.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7218 7574 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | CLIFFE AND CLIFFE WOODS, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Site visit by VTC Smith 1995 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<2> Historic england, 2014, Hoo Peninsula Outline Historic Area Assessment: Cliffe and Cliffe Woods Parish. Research Report 2014-54 (Bibliographic reference). SKE31591.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Hoo Peninsula Outline Historic Area Assessment: Cliffe and Cliffe Woods Parish. Research Report Series 54-2014 (Ref: Research Report Series: 54-2014) (EKE15026)
Record last edited
Jun 9 2016 12:19PM