Monument record TQ 57 SE 324 - Knockhall School Second World War surface air raid shelter, Eynsford Road, Greenhithe, Dartford, Kent

Summary

Second World War surface air raid shelter in the NW corner of the playing field of Knockhall School, Eynsford Road, Greenhithe, Kent. This was oblong in plan and with flat concrete roof. Capacity was probably in excess of 100, mainly school children. It still existed in 1986 but was later demolished, the site being now occupied by the Greenhithe and Community Market Garden. There was an underground shelter in the centre of the same playing field.

Location

Grid reference TQ 5908 7476 (point)
Map sheet TQ57SE
County KENT
District DARTFORD, KENT
Civil Parish SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE, DARTFORD, KENT

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Full Description

<1> Anthony Giles, 01/05/2008, Personal memory of informant (Verbal communication). SKE24162.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Verbal communication: Anthony Giles. 01/05/2008. Personal memory of informant.

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Record last edited

Jun 11 2013 10:41AM