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Monument record TQ 57 SE 314 - Brent First World War anti-aircraft battery, Dartford, Kent
Summary
First World War anti-aircraft battery established in The Brent area, Dartford. It consisted of a single 3-in. gun. It formed part of a wider network of batteries although its specific role and exact location at The Brent is unknown. It was in place by 1917. The date of removal is unknown.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5600 7400 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ57SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | STONE, DARTFORD, KENT |
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Full Description
First World War anti-aircraft battery established in The Brent area, Dartford. It consisted of a single 3-in. gun. It formed part of a wider network of batteries although its specific role and exact location at The Brent is unknown. It was in place by 1917. The date of removal is unknown. (1)
<1> CBA, 01/01/1996, Twentieth Century Fortifications in England Vol. I.2 Anti-aircraft artillery 1914-46 - Site gazetteer WW1 (Bibliographic reference). SKE24120.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE24120 Bibliographic reference: CBA. 01/01/1996. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England Vol. I.2 Anti-aircraft artillery 1914-46 - Site gazetteer WW1.
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Record last edited
Jun 10 2013 4:06PM