Monument record TQ 86 SE 321 - Observation Hill East Strong Point
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8735 6410 (point) Accurate from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ86SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BOBBING, SWALE, KENT |
Map
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Full Description
The Strong Point consists of a small double line of fire trenches, the outer running from the MGE at 587253-164158, recorded in ARA76, to 587366-164090. The inner section, the centre of which is at grid reference 587351-164102 given above, consists of a short section of fire trench with 4 MGEs, one of which is on the outer trench and a dugout. The dugout is shown as having two entrences coming off the inner trench which is curved, see relevent section of The Chatham Land Defence Map attached to ARA75 (2). There is a barbed wire belt shown in front of the strong point. (1)
<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 Kent County Council, 2013-2017, Defence of Swale Recording Form (Unpublished document).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.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Swale Survey 2013-2017 (EKE15921)
Record last edited
Mar 3 2021 5:13PM