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Monument record TQ 67 SW 484 - Former site of Prisoner Of War Camp 154

Summary

The site of a Second World War prisoner of war camp at Swanscombe Street, known as Ministry of Works Camp 154. This operated as a work camp, where German prisoners worked as labourers in the local area. The camp has since been removed and the site is currently occupied by modern housing. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference	Centred TQ 605 738 (8m by 16m)
Map sheet	TQ67SW
County	KENT
District	DARTFORD, KENT
Civil Parish	SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE, DARTFORD, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

PRISONER OF WAR CAMP (Closed circa 1948, Modern - 1939 AD? to 1948 AD?)

Full Description

Ministry of Works Camp, Swanscombe Street, Swanscombe. WWII PoW camp. Demolished. Designated as a German Working Camp. (1) a building is visible in this location on the fourth edition OS map of the area (2)

A Second World War prisoner of war camp at Swanscombe Street (TQ 605 739), known as Camp 154 or Ministry of Works Camp. It functioned as a German work camp. The camp has since been removed and is currently occupied by housing. (3)

<1> English Heritage, 2003, Prisoner of War Camps (1939-1948) (Unpublished document). SKE16521.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1928-1947, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947 (Map). SKE12644.

<3> English Heritage, 2003, Prisoner of War Camps (1939-1948) (Unpublished document). SKE16521.

Sources/Archives (3)

<1> SKE16521 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2003. Prisoner of War Camps (1939-1948).
<2> SKE12644 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1928-1947. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947.
<3> SKE16521 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2003. Prisoner of War Camps (1939-1948).