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Monument record TQ 67 SW 575 - Park Road Boating Pond, Swanscombe
Summary
Boating pond in NW corner of Park Road public recreation ground used in the Second World War as an emergency water supply for the fire service in the event of inadequate supply from the mains to deal with fires caused by bombing. This appears to have originated by 1941. Post war the pond was filled in and is now a tarmac space marked for car parking. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6031 7418 (36m by 41m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE, DARTFORD, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Boating pond in NW corner of Park Road public recreation ground used in the Second World War as an emergency water supply for the fire service in the event of inadequate supply from the mains to deal with fires caused by bombing, This appears to have originated by 1941. Post war the pond was filled in and is now a tarmac space marked for car parking. (1) the pond is visible on the fourth edition OS map of the area (2)
<1> Swanscombe Urban District Council, 17/06/1941, Miniutes of meeting of Swanscombe Urban District Council (Bibliographic reference). SKE24131.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1928-1947, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947 (Map). SKE12644.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 18 2024 2:58PM