Monument record TQ 67 SW 1194 - Colyer Road Second World War balloon barrage site, Northfleet

Summary

Second World War balloon barrage site, east of Colyer Road, Northfleet. Of unknown date of origin and removal. No trace remains.

Location

Grid reference TQ 6309 7302 (point)
Map sheet TQ67SW
Civil Parish GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT
County KENT
District GRAVESHAM, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Second World War balloon barrage site, in a field east of Colyer Road, Northfleet. Its date of origin and its longevity are unknown. It was one of a network of such balloons, forming an element of the anti-aircraft defences.
Owner : Unknown
Publicly accessible : No
How accessed for survey : Closed commercial site
Tourism Potential : None
Condition : Destroyed
Date of visit : 20/01/06


Northfleet History Group, 30/11/05, Verbal Communication (Verbal communication). SKE13887.

Northfleet History Group, 30/11/05, Verbal Communication (Verbal communication). Ske13887.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Verbal communication: Northfleet History Group. 30/11/05. Verbal Communication.
  • --- Verbal communication: Northfleet History Group. 30/11/05. Verbal Communication.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 31 2009 4:29AM