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Monument record TQ 67 SE 1203 - Thong Second World War light anti-aircraft battery, Thong Lane, Gravesend
Summary
Second World War light anti-aircraft battery VG3 in a field east of Thong Lane, Thong, near Gravesend. This was one of four batteries which appear to have been sited for the defence of RAF Gravesend. It consisted of a quad gun of 4 Vickers machine guns. It was in position by May 1942 but probably originated earlier. Its date of removal is not known.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6729 7120 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SHORNE, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
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Full Description
Council for British Archaeology, 01/01/96, Twentieth Century Fortifications in England Vol. 1.4 - anti-aircraft artillery 1914-46 (Bibliographic reference). SKE13899.
Council for British Archaeology, 01/01/96, Twentieth Century Fortifications in England Vol. 1.4 - anti-aircraft artillery 1914-46 (Bibliographic reference). Ske13899.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SKE13899 Bibliographic reference: Council for British Archaeology. 01/01/96. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England Vol. 1.4 - anti-aircraft artillery 1914-46.
- --- SKE13899 Bibliographic reference: Council for British Archaeology. 01/01/96. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England Vol. 1.4 - anti-aircraft artillery 1914-46.
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Record last edited
Aug 4 2009 4:41AM