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> 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