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Monument record TQ 57 SE 325 - Knockhall School Second World War underground Second World War air raid shelter, Eynsford Road, Greenhithe, Dartford, Kent
Summary
Second World War lined trench air raid shelter in the centre of the playing field of Knockhall School, Eynsford Road, Greenhithe. Built in 1939/40 it was probably for local residents as well as for school children. Assumed in commission until 1945. The site appears to have been made good post war but its buried structure may survive. There was a surface shelter in the NW corner of the field.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5922 7468 (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 concrete-lined trench air raid shelter of uncertain plan in the centre of the playing field of Knockhall School, Eynsford Road, Greenhithe, Kent. It was dug in September, 1939 and was completed with linings by January, 1940. This was probably for local residents as well as for school children. It is assumed that it remained in commission until 1945. The site appears to have been made good post-war but its buried structure may survive. There was a surface shelter in the NW corner of the field (PUID 10355) (1)
<1> Swanscombe Urban District Council, 10/01/1940, Minutes of Air Raid Precautions Committee (Bibliographic reference). SKE24163.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE24163 Bibliographic reference: Swanscombe Urban District Council. 10/01/1940. Minutes of Air Raid Precautions Committee.
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Record last edited
Jun 11 2013 10:42AM