Monument record TQ 67 SW 1231 - Clifton Marine Parade Second World War minewatching post, Gravesend

Summary

Second World War post on the edge of the Thames at Clifton Marine Parade for observers to spot for German parachute mines dropped into the river. It was small, constructed of red brick, with a flat concrete roof. It was probably built in 1940, decommissioned in 1945 and was destroyed in about 1990.

Location

Grid reference TQ 6433 7447 (point)
Map sheet TQ67SW
Civil Parish GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT
County KENT
District GRAVESHAM, KENT

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Full Description

Smith, V.T.C., 01/01/75, Verbal Communication (Verbal communication). SKE13772.

Smith, V.T.C., 01/01/75, Verbal Communication (Verbal communication). Ske13772.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Verbal communication: Smith, V.T.C.. 01/01/75. Verbal Communication.
  • --- Verbal communication: Smith, V.T.C.. 01/01/75. Verbal Communication.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 31 2009 4:23AM