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Monument record TQ 95 NW 26 - 1950s Anti-Aircraft gun defences
Summary
Structural remains of Second World War heavy anti aircraft battery at Kingsdown, Lynstead. OS Mastermap shows the remains of the four emplacements and associated structures. Known as Little Newbury.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9271 5931 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ95NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MILSTEAD, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
4 gun battery, with generator building and guardroom but no command post. In excellent condition. (1)
ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERY. SRF, with 3 photographs, extra information
HAA
Recorder- M. Shackel. (1)
Formerly used by a company to make fireworks (2)
<1> Victor Smith and Ron Crowdy, Thames Gateway Assesment: Gazetteer of Defence Sites (Index). SKE6445.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6445 Index: Victor Smith and Ron Crowdy. Thames Gateway Assesment: Gazetteer of Defence Sites.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2026 6:03PM