Building record TQ 77 SW 1053 - Walmers Avenue Second World War garden air raid shelter, Higham, Kent

Summary

Underground Second World War concrete garden air raid shelter at 50 Walmers Avenue, Higham. Thought to have been built in 1939, it is small, narrow and cramped with low headroom. It was discontinued for air raid precautions purposes in 1945.

Location

Grid reference TQ 7039 7154 (point)
Map sheet TQ77SW
County KENT
District GRAVESHAM, KENT
Civil Parish HIGHAM, GRAVESHAM, KENT

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Full Description

Smith, V.T.C., 26/04/07, Discovered during field investigations (Verbal communication). SKE14074.

Smith, V.T.C., 26/04/07, Discovered during field investigations (Verbal communication). Ske14074.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Verbal communication: Smith, V.T.C.. 26/04/07. Discovered during field investigations.
  • --- Verbal communication: Smith, V.T.C.. 26/04/07. Discovered during field investigations.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Aug 4 2009 4:44AM