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Monument record TQ 67 SE 1205 - Thong Lane Second World War light antiaircraft battery, Nr. Gravesend
Summary
Second World War light antiaircraft battery VG2 in a field east of Thong Lane, Near Gravesend. One of four batteries which appear to have been sited for the defence of RAF Gravesend. It consisted of a quad gun for 4 Vickers machine guns and a Lewis gun. These were in position by May, 1942 but probably originated earlier. The date of removal is unknown.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6729 7179 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SE |
| Civil Parish | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
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Full Description
Council for British Archaeology, 01/01/96, Twentieth Century Fortificatrions in England, Vol. 1.4 - antiaircraft artillery 1914-46 (Bibliographic reference). SKE13900.
Council for British Archaeology, 01/01/96, Twentieth Century Fortificatrions in England, Vol. 1.4 - antiaircraft artillery 1914-46 (Bibliographic reference). Ske13900.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SKE13900 Bibliographic reference: Council for British Archaeology. 01/01/96. Twentieth Century Fortificatrions in England, Vol. 1.4 - antiaircraft artillery 1914-46.
- --- SKE13900 Bibliographic reference: Council for British Archaeology. 01/01/96. Twentieth Century Fortificatrions in England, Vol. 1.4 - antiaircraft artillery 1914-46.
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Record last edited
Jan 24 2024 10:28AM