Monument record TQ 77 NW 129 - Bombing decoy, near Boatrick House, Cliffe

Summary

Bombing decoy, in the form of a rectangular concrete, flat roofed building. The interior of this monument included a large room for operating staff with a square observation hatch in the roof and a smaller room for a generator and switch gear. The concrete generator base was still present on last inspection. Present condition uncertain.

Location

Grid reference TQ 7294 7721 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ77NW
County KENT
Civil Parish CLIFFE AND CLIFFE WOODS, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Site visit by VTC Smith 1995 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.

<2> Kent County Council, 1999, Survey of Kent post-1500 defence sites, KD121 (Index). SWX11828.

<3> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9449.

<4> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9776.

<5> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9777.

<6> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9448.

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Site visit by VTC Smith 1995.
  • <2> Index: Kent County Council. 1999. Survey of Kent post-1500 defence sites. KD121.
  • <3> Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 4071. print.
  • <4> Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 4112. print.
  • <5> Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 4115. print.
  • <6> Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 4068. print.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Sep 25 2007 3:46PM