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Monument record TQ 67 SW 612 - Northfleet Cement Works tunnel used as Second World War air raid shelter, Northfleet, Kent
Summary
A chalk quarry tunnel accessed from the face of the quarry was adapted and used during the Second World War as an air raid shelter by the Jewiss family. Access was blocked at the date of the visit. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
Grid reference | Centred TQ 6215 7464 (25m by 8m) |
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Map sheet | TQ67SW |
Civil Parish | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
County | KENT |
District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> George Jewiss, 18/05/2008, Wartime recollections of informant (Verbal communication). SKE24301.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE24301 Verbal communication: George Jewiss. 18/05/2008. Wartime recollections of informant. [Mapped feature: #107051 tunnel, ]
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 15 2020 6:36PM