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Monument record TQ 67 SE 1210 - Riverview Park Second World War anti-aircraft battery, Gravesend
Summary
Second World War light anti-aircraft battery VG1 in a former field (now within 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 one 40mm Bofors gun and 1 Lewis gun. In position by May 1942 but probably originated earlier. The date of removal is unknown.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6610 7189 (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). SKE13902.
Council for British Archaeology, 01/01/96, Twentieth Century Fortifications in England, Vol. 1.4 - anti-aircraft artillery 1914-46 (Bibliographic reference). Ske13902.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SKE13902 Bibliographic reference: Council for British Archaeology. 01/01/96. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England, Vol. 1.4 - anti-aircraft artillery 1914-46.
- --- SKE13902 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