Monument record TQ 86 SE 321 - Observation Hill East Strong Point

Summary

The First World War strong point consisted of a small double line of fire trenches. The inner section consisted of a short section of fire trench with 4 machine gun emplacements, one of which is on the outer trench and a dugout. There is a barbed wire belt shown in front of the strong point.

Location

Grid reference TQ 8735 6410 (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 Kent County Council, 2013-2017, Defence of Swale Recording Form (Unpublished document).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 Unpublished document: Kent County Council. 2013-2017.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

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Swale Survey 2013-2017 (EKE15921)

Record last edited

Mar 3 2021 5:13PM