Monument record TQ 67 SW 585 - Manor Road, Second World War air raid wardens post, Swanscombe, Dartford, Kent

Summary

Second World War air raid wardens post on the south side of Manor Road, Swanscombe, Kent. Existing by December, 1939. This may have occupied a pre-existing building. Post strengthened in 1943. No other information known. The site is now occupied by modern housing. (location accurate to the nearest 100m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference TQ 6027 7383 (point)
Map sheet TQ67SW
County KENT
District DARTFORD, KENT
Civil Parish SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE, DARTFORD, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Swanscombe Urban District Council, 07/12/1939, Minutes of Emergency Committee (Bibliographic reference). SKE24151.

<2> Eyewitness report, 01/03/2008, Eyewitness report (Verbal communication). SKE24152.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Bibliographic reference: Swanscombe Urban District Council. 07/12/1939. Minutes of Emergency Committee. [Mapped feature: #76312 wardens post, ]
  • <2> Verbal communication: Eyewitness report. 01/03/2008. Eyewitness report.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 22 2020 5:46PM