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Monument record TQ 86 SE 320 - Observation Hill West Strong Point
Summary
A First World War Strong Point consisting of fire trenches, 6 machine gun emplacements, a Bombing Pit, an Artillery Observation Post and a dug out. The whole was protected by a barbed wire belt.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8713 6404 (point) Accurate from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ86SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BOBBING, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Kent County Council, 2013-2017, Defence of Swale Recording Form (Unpublished document). SKE32091.
<2> War Office, 1919, Chatham Land Front Map, WO78/4431 (Map). SKE32116.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Swale Survey 2013-2017 (EKE15921)
Record last edited
Jun 19 2017 4:15PM