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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
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 a flat concrete roof. Capacity was probably in excess of 100, probably intended to be school children. It may have been built in 1940 and would have remained in commission until 1945. It still existed in 1986 but was later demolished, the site being now occupied by the Greenhithe and Commity Market Garden. There was an underground shelter in the centre of the same playing field. (PUID 10356) (1)
<1> Anthony Giles, 01/05/2008, Personal memory of informant (Verbal communication). SKE24162.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE24162 Verbal communication: Anthony Giles. 01/05/2008. Personal memory of informant.
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Record last edited
Jun 11 2013 10:41AM