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Monument record TQ 87 NE 125 - Site of First World War Coast Artillery Searchlight serving Grain Fort, Isle of Grain
Summary
The site of a twin searchlight emplacement, serving artillery in Grain Fort. Constructed in 1914, the building survived until at least 1961, after which it was demolished and the site cleared. The emplacement was designated electric light nos. 13 and 14.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8906 7689 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> RCHME, 1998, Coastal Artillery Fortifications on the Isle of Grain, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE12515.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE12515 Unpublished document: RCHME. 1998. Coastal Artillery Fortifications on the Isle of Grain, Kent.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 3 2016 2:52PM