Site of Second World War searchlight emplacement, near Bocking Churchstreet (EHER 82731)

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Summary

Site of a World War II searchlight emplacement. Probably constructed between 1939 and 1945 but has since been destroyed. The searchlights generator base has survived. It was moved to TL747262 later, possibly with radar equipment.

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Grid reference	TL 748 265 (point) NRHE data used to create point.

Type and Period

SEARCHLIGHT EMPLACEMENT (Second World War - 1939 AD (at some time) to 1945 AD (at some time))

Description

NRHE data transfer: Site of a World War II searchlight emplacement. SRF with a sketch location plan. Probably constructed between 1939 and 1945 but has since been destroyed. The searchlights generator base has survived. It was moved to TL747262 later, possibly with radar equipment. <1>

Sources

<1> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.

Other References

NRHE identifier: 1416211
National Monuments Record: TL 72 NW 70

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