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Monument record TQ 67 SW 567 - Springhead Second World War air raid shelter, Dartford, Kent
Summary
Small Second World War concrete underground air raid shelter under the former grass verge on the south side of the A2 trunk road at Springhead. The purpose of the shelter at this location is unknown. It was first noticed by the surveyor in 1962 and was destroyed during the building of a second, southern carriageway in 1963/4.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6189 7243 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHFLEET, DARTFORD, KENT |
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Full Description
Small Second World War concrete underground air raid shelter under the former grass verge on the south side of the A2 trunk road at Springhead. A single chamber, it was about 5 m long, orientated east-west, with its roof about 15 cm below ground level. Its entrance was at the southern side of its eastern end. There was an escape hatch through the roof at its western end. The purpose of the shelter at this location is unknown. It was first noticed by the surveyor in 1962 and was destroyed during the building of a second, southern carriageway in 1963/4. (1)
<1> VTC Smith, 01/01/1964, Visual identification by the surveyor (Verbal communication). SKE24123.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE24123 Verbal communication: VTC Smith. 01/01/1964. Visual identification by the surveyor.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 10 2013 4:13PM