Monument record TR 15 NW 667 - Second World War Auxiliary Fire Service water container at 69 Martyr’s Field Road, Canterbury

Summary

By mid January 1940 there was a 5000 gallon water tank in garden of t69 Martyr’s Field Road. This tank was covered with wire netting for the sake of camouflage.

Location

Grid reference TR 1460 5708 (point)
Map sheet TR15NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT

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Full Description

By mid January 1940 there was a 5000 gallon water tank in garden of the Rev. Barnabas at 69 Martyr’s Field Road. The garden seems to have opened onto a commodious alley adjoining Lime Kiln Road, whereby the water could be conveniently dispensed when required. This tank was covered with wire netting for the sake of camouflage.
Owner : Private
Publicly accessible : No
How accessed for survey :
Tourism Potential :
Condition : Destroyed
Date of visit :


Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee, 01/01/39, Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee Minute Books 1 to 6 (Unpublished document). SKE14748.

Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee, 01/01/39, Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee Minute Books 1 to 6 (Unpublished document). Ske14748.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee. 01/01/39. Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee Minute Books 1 to 6.
  • --- Unpublished document: Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee. 01/01/39. Canterbury City Council Emergency Committee Minute Books 1 to 6.

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Record last edited

Aug 4 2009 5:42AM