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Monument record TQ 57 NE 122 - Empire Paper Mills Second World War air raid siren, riverside, Greenhithe, Dartford, Kent
Summary
Presence of a Second World War air raid siren noted in September, 1939 at the Empire Paper Mills on riverside, Greenhithe, Kent. It is unclear whether this was an industrial steam siren in temporary use for air raid precautions or an electric one purpose supplied. It is likely to have been placed on top of an existing factory structure. No other details are known. The site is occupied by housing built since 2000.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5940 7530 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ57NE |
| 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). SKE24166.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE24166 Bibliographic reference: Swanscombe Urban District Council. 08/09/1939. Minutes of Emergency Committee.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 11 2013 10:46AM