Monument record TQ 67 SW 1247 - Springhead Road Recreation Ground Second World War Decontamination Centre, Northfleet

Summary

Second World War Decontamination Centre established in late 1939 within an Isolation Hospital on the Recreation Ground off Springhead Road, Northfleet. Dates of decommissioning and its post war demolition are unknown.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 6248 7310 (54m by 57m)
Map sheet TQ67SW
Civil Parish GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT
County KENT
District GRAVESHAM, KENT

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Full Description

Second World War Decontamination Centre established in late 1939 against the threat of chemical warfare, within an isolation hospital on the recreation ground on the eastern side of Springhead Road, Northfleet. Details of the extent of the adaptation of the building are unknown but the centre was for the decontamination of people and clothing. The decommissioning date is unknown as is the exact date of the demolition of the building in post-war years.
Owner : Public
Publicly accessible : No
How accessed for survey : The site of the demolished structure is within a public recreation area but there is nothing of it to be seen.
Tourism Potential : Nil
Condition : Destroyed
Date of visit : 18/01/06


Northfleet Urban District Council, 14/09/39, Minutes of the Air Raid Precautions Committee, Northfleet Urban District Council (Bibliographic reference). SKE13731.

Northfleet Urban District Council, 14/09/39, Minutes of the Air Raid Precautions Committee, Northfleet Urban District Council (Bibliographic reference). Ske13731.

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  • --- Bibliographic reference: Northfleet Urban District Council. 14/09/39. Minutes of the Air Raid Precautions Committee, Northfleet Urban District Council.
  • --- Bibliographic reference: Northfleet Urban District Council. 14/09/39. Minutes of the Air Raid Precautions Committee, Northfleet Urban District Council.

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Record last edited

Jan 24 2024 12:17PM