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Monument record TQ 67 SW 1250 - Pelham Road/Darney Road junction Second World War public air raid shelter, Gravesend
Summary
Second World War public air raid shelter for 100 people within the acute angle formed by the junction of Pelham Road and Darnley Road, Gravesend. Of uncertain design and form it was built by the summer of 1940 and is assumed to have lasted in use until 1945. It was probably demolished in 1946.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6440 7390 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| Civil Parish | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
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Full Description
Second World War public air raid shelter for 100 people within the acute angle formed by the junction of Pelham Road and Darnley Road, Gravesend. Of uncertain design and form it was built bu the summer of 1940 and is assumed to have lasted in use until 1945. It was probably demolished by 1946.
Owner : Public
Publicly accessible : No
How accessed for survey : Site no longer extant
Tourism Potential : None
Condition : Destroyed
Date of visit : 22/02/07
Gravesend Council, 25/06/07, Minutes of Emergency Committee (Bibliographic reference). SKE14050.
Gravesend Council, 25/06/07, Minutes of Emergency Committee (Bibliographic reference). Ske14050.
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Record last edited
Jul 31 2009 4:40AM