Monument record TQ 66 NE 179 - Railway Tavern civil defence vehicle park and first aid post, Sole Street, Cobham, Kent

Summary

Second World War park for civil defence vehicles established in the grounds of the Railway Tavern at Sole Street, nr. Cobham, Kent. There appears to have been provision for 16 vehicles. There was a First Aid Post also present, for the staff of which, it was agreed to provide splinter-proof air raid shelter protection. There may have been a presence of fire appliances also. The facility appears to have originated at the end of 1939 but its longevity is unknown. Details of any structures on the site are also unknown.

Location

Grid reference TQ 6560 6752 (point)
Map sheet TQ66NE
County KENT
District GRAVESHAM, KENT
Civil Parish COBHAM, GRAVESHAM, KENT

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Full Description

Strood Rural District Council, 07/10/39, Minutes of the Emergency Committee (Bibliographic reference). SKE14046.

Strood Rural District Council, 07/10/39, Minutes of the Emergency Committee (Bibliographic reference). Ske14046.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Bibliographic reference: Strood Rural District Council. 07/10/39. Minutes of the Emergency Committee.
  • --- Bibliographic reference: Strood Rural District Council. 07/10/39. Minutes of the Emergency Committee.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Aug 4 2009 4:40AM