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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 |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<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Recording of Second World War Pillbox and Royal Navy 'Starfish' Decoy Operation Post, Cleve Hill, Graveney, Kent (Unpublished document).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 SKE18026 Unpublished document: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 2009.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