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 Kent County Council, 2013-2017, Defence of Swale Recording Form (Unpublished document).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)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Kent County Council. 2013-2017. Defence of Swale Recording Form.
  • <2> Map: War Office. 1919. Chatham Land Front Map. WO78/4431.

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