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Monument record TQ 57 NE 131 - Whiting Works Second World War air raid siren, Swanscombe Cross, Swanscombe, Dartford, Kent
Summary
Second World War air raid siren at the Whiting Works, Swanscombe Cross, Swanscombe, Kent. In place September, 1939. Longevity unknown but the works were demolished post war. (location accurate to the nearest 100m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5986 7505 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ57NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE, DARTFORD, KENT |
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Full Description
Second World War air raid siren at the Whiting Works, Swanscombe Cross, Swanscombe, Kent. In place by September 1939, this may have been an industrial siren in temporary use for air raid precautions. Instructions for sounding would come from the Control Centre at Knockhall Lodge. Longevity unknown. The works were demolished post-war. (1)
<1> Swanscombe Urban District Council, 08/09/1939, Minutes of Emergency Committee (Bibliographic reference). SKE24137.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE24137 Bibliographic reference: Swanscombe Urban District Council. 08/09/1939. Minutes of Emergency Committee.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 16 2020 6:17PM