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Monument record TQ 67 SE 1207 - Riverview Park Second World War light anti-aircraft battery, Gravesend
Summary
Second World War light antiaircraft battery VG4 in a field west of Thong Lane (now in the Riverview Park housing estate), Gravesend. One of four batteries which appear to have been sited for the defence of RAF Gravesend. It consisted of 4 x 40mm Bofors guns. It was in position by May, 1942 but probably originated earlier. Its date of removal is unknown.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6650 7140 (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 Fortifications in England, Vol. 1.4 - anti-aircraft artillery 1914-46 (Bibliographic reference). SKE13901.
Council for British Archaeology, 01/01/96, Twentieth Century Fortifications in England, Vol. 1.4 - anti-aircraft artillery 1914-46 (Bibliographic reference). Ske13901.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SKE13901 Bibliographic reference: Council for British Archaeology. 01/01/96. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England, Vol. 1.4 - anti-aircraft artillery 1914-46.
- --- SKE13901 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
Jul 31 2009 4:30AM