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Monument record TR 06 SW 311 - Sheerness Starfish, Graveney Hill Second World War bombing decoy site
Summary
A Royal Navy 'Starfish' (bombing decoy) was constructed on this site in 1941. It remained operational until June 1945. It was intended to mimic the dockyard at Sheerness.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0486 6395 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR06SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | GRAVENEY WITH GOODNESTONE, SWALE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Royal Navy 'Starfish' site was constructed on this site in 1941. Designated "Naval Starfish Site SH1 (Cleve Marsh)", it remained operational until June 1945. It was intended to mimic the dockyard at Sheerness. The site was controlled from an Operation Post (demolished in 2008/9).
The site successfully drew an enemy attack on 6th November 1941 when a parachute mine was dropped on it. (1)
<1> Pre-Construct Archaeology, 2009, Historic Building Recording of Second World War Pillbox and Royal Navy 'Starfish' Decoy Operation Post, Cleve Hill, Graveney, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE18026.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE18026 Unpublished document: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 2009. Historic Building Recording of Second World War Pillbox and Royal Navy 'Starfish' Decoy Operation Post, Cleve Hill, Graveney, Kent.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Building survey of a pillbox and a bombing decoy operation post, Cleve Hill, Graveney (Ref: KCHG-08) (EKE12466)
Record last edited
May 17 2016 10:09AM