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Monument record TQ 67 NW 107 - Johnson's cement works Second World War air raid siren, Swanscombe, Dartford, Kent
Summary
Second World War air raid siren at the Johnson's Cement Works in a chalk pit on the north side of London Road, Swanscombe, Kent. This may have been the temporary use (in 1939) of the factory's industrial steam siren. No other details are known. The factory buildings were cleared from the site in the 1990s. (location accurate to the nearest 100m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6020 7505 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Swanscombe Urban District Council, 08/09/1939, Minutes of Emergency Committee (Bibliographic reference). SKE24145.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE24145 Bibliographic reference: Swanscombe Urban District Council. 08/09/1939. Minutes of Emergency Committee.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Sep 16 2020 4:48PM