Monument record TQ 87 NE 112 - Site of a Defence electric light, near Smithfield Marshes, Isle of Grain

Summary

The base of an early 20th century searchlight battery on the foreshore to the east of the Southern Water facility. Identified from aerial photographs.

Location

Grid reference TQ 8929 7605 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ87NE
County KENT
Civil Parish ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Thames Gateway Survey Gazeteer MS by V Smith and R Crowdy (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.

<2> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9555.

<3> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9557.

<4> 1942, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10000.

<5> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10237.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Thames Gateway Survey Gazeteer MS by V Smith and R Crowdy.
  • <2> Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 4018. print.
  • <3> Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 4026. print.
  • <4> Photograph (Print): 1942. Photograph. 32. print.
  • <5> Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 57. print.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Nov 3 2016 2:31PM