Monument record TQ 77 NW 1208 - North Gun Battery, Cliffe Fort

Summary

Early 20th century quick firing gun battery, 3 emplacements with adjacent observation point and light anti-aircraft positions. Battery has been converted for use with 4-inch quick firing guns during world war two.

Location

Grid reference TQ 7066 7673 (point)
Map sheet TQ77NW
County KENT
Civil Parish CLIFFE AND CLIFFE WOODS, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Ian V. Hogg, 01/01/74, Coast Defences of England and Wales 1856 - 1956 (Article in monograph). SKE14276.

Ian V. Hogg, 01/01/74, Coast Defences of England and Wales 1856 - 1956 (Article in monograph). Ske14276.

MMRG, 09/06/06, Nort QF Battery (Photograph). SKE14487.

MMRG, 09/06/06, Nort QF Battery (Photograph). Ske14487.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • --- Article in monograph: Ian V. Hogg. 01/01/74. Coast Defences of England and Wales 1856 - 1956.
  • --- Article in monograph: Ian V. Hogg. 01/01/74. Coast Defences of England and Wales 1856 - 1956.
  • --- Photograph: MMRG. 09/06/06. Nort QF Battery.
  • --- Photograph: MMRG. 09/06/06. Nort QF Battery.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Aug 4 2009 4:46AM