Monument record TQ 67 SW 178 - Community air raid shelter tunnel, Tile hill, Northfleet

Summary

Tunnel used as air raid shelter north of London Rd, Tile Hill Northfleet. Part brick-lined chalk tunnel on a north-west / south-east orientation. At least 100m long and 4 m across. Uncertain if excavated as part of industrial chalk working prior to its use as air raid shelter. Brick traversed entrances at either end blocked c1980 with chalk fill and currently inmaccesable. Major of the two entrances was in the lower face of the chalk quarry immediatly N of London Rd at Tile Hill, Northfleet.

Location

Grid reference TQ 6240 7320 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ67SW
Civil Parish GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT
District GRAVESHAM, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, site visit by VTC Smith 4-6-95 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. site visit by VTC Smith 4-6-95.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Dec 3 2008 3:35AM