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Monument record TQ 57 SE 327 - Metraro, Cobham Terrace Road, Greenhithe, Dartford, Kent
Summary
Second World War First Aid Post established in 1939 in the basement of Metraro, a large Victorian house in Cobham Terrace Road, Greenhithe, Kent. Longevity is unknown but it was still in being in January, 1942. The house was demolished at an unknown date post war.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5877 7411 (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 First Aid Post established in 1939 in the basement of Metraro, a large Victorian house in Cobham Terrace Road, Greenhithe, Kent. Sandbagging and protection had been given by September, 1939 and overhead protection by January, 1942. A hut at the rear of the house was used by the Fire Fighter's Association in May, 1941. The longevity of the First Aid Post is unknown. The house was demolished at an uncertain date post war. (1-2)
<1> Swanscombe Urban District Council, 14/09/1939, Minutes of Emergency Committee (Bibliographic reference). SKE24167.
<2> Swanscombe Urban District Council, 19/05/1941, Minutes of the Emergency Committee (Bibliographic reference). SKE24168.
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Record last edited
Jun 11 2013 10:47AM