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Monument record TQ 57 SE 350 - Knockhall Second World War searchlight battery in a sports field, east of Knockhall Road, Greenhithe, Dartford, Kent.
Summary
Second World War anti-aircraft searchlight battery in a valley site, now a sports field, east of Knockhall Road, Greenhithe, Kent. There were associated Nissen huts. Date of origin and longevity are unknown. The site was cleared post war to become a sports field.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5937 7454 (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 anti-aircraft searchlight battery in a valley site, now a sports field, east of Knockhall Road, Greenhithe, Kent. There were associated Nissen huts. Date of origin of battery and longevity are unknown. The site was cleared post war to become a sports field. (1)
This record was formerly located south of Alkerden Lane but this is likely to have been an error. It is more likely to have been located in the sports fields immediately east of Knockhall Road but the exact position is unknown.
<1> John Hall, 21/05/2008, Personal recollection (Verbal communication). SKE24201.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE24201 Verbal communication: John Hall. 21/05/2008. Personal recollection.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 21 2024 9:22AM