Monument record TQ 67 SW 1215 - Wombell Park Second World War Emergency Water Tank, Northfleet
Summary
Location
Grid reference | TQ 6257 7263 (point) |
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Map sheet | TQ67SW |
Civil Parish | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
County | KENT |
District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
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Full Description
Second World War Emergency Water Tank established, probably in 1940, at the southern extremity of the western part of Wombell Park, Northfleet. It was placed to provide a ready-use supply of water for fighting fires caused by bombing in its neighbourhood. It supplemented the mains supply. Its design is unknown. It was probably removed at the end of the Second World War in Europe in 1945.
Owner : Public
Publicly accessible : No
How accessed for survey : The structure is no longer extant but its site is within the lawned area of the public park
Tourism Potential : None
Condition : Destroyed
Date of visit : 20/01/06
Northfleet History Group, 01/12/05, Verbal Communication (Verbal communication). SKE13871.
Northfleet History Group, 01/12/05, Verbal Communication (Verbal communication). Ske13871.
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Record last edited
Jul 31 2009 4:28AM