Monument record TQ 67 SW 1193 - Northfleet Recreation Ground Second World War balloon barrage site, Northfleet

Summary

Second World War balloon barrage site at the Northfleet Recreation Ground, Northfleet. Of unknown date and longevity. No trace remains.

Location

Grid reference TQ 6266 7322 (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 at the Northfleet Recreation Ground, Northfleet. Of unknown date and longevity, it formed part of a network of such balloons and an element of the anti-aircraft defences. There are no traces of ground fixings.
Owner : Public
Publicly accessible : No
How accessed for survey : The site is no longer extant but its former location is within a public park
Tourism Potential : None
Condition : Destroyed
Date of visit : 20/01/06


Northfleet History Group, 30/11/05, Verbal Communication (Verbal communication). SKE13888.

Northfleet History Group, 30/11/05, Verbal Communication (Verbal communication). Ske13888.

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