It should not be assumed that this site is publicly accessible and it may be on private property. Do not trespass.
Monument record TQ 66 NE 189 - Luddesdown Second World War Balloon Barrage Site
Summary
Second World War balloon barrage site in a field to the south-west of Luddesdown. Nominal dates for positioning and discontinuation are 1940 and 1945. There are no obvious traces.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6669 6603 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ66NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LUDDESDOWN, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
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Full Description
Second World War balloon barrage site in a field south-west of Luddesdown Village. Nominal dates for positioning and discontinuation are 1940 and 1945. It formed part of a screen of anti-aircraft defences. There are no obvious traces.
Owner : Unknown
Publicly accessible : No
How accessed for survey : Nothing is visible, although the site is visible from the side of a farmer's field.
Tourism Potential : None
Condition : Destroyed
Date of visit : 27/02/06
Luddesdown Parish Council, 01/04/93, Luddesdown Recorder (Bibliographic reference). SKE13798.
Luddesdown Parish Council, 01/04/93, Luddesdown Recorder (Bibliographic reference). Ske13798.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Feb 5 2009 1:47PM