Monument record MYO3556 - Searchlight battery, Kexby
Summary
A World War II searchlight battery is visible as earthworks with an extant building, but the features were levelled in later photography. There is a single search light, with traces of a possible second earlier searchlight. Surrounding these are several gun emplacements, a control station building and tents.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 7023 5078 (176m by 60m) (11 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE75SW |
| Civil Parish | Kexby, City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
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Full Description
NMR Information:
A World War II searchlight battery is visible as earthworks with an extant building, but the features were levelled in later photography. There is a single search light, centred at SE 7020 5079, with traces of a possible second earlier searchlight. Surrounding these are several gun emplacements, a control station building and tents.
(1)
1 Vertical aerial photograph reference number NMR RAF 613E/UK/563 1-2 18-OCT-1940
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 23 2021 3:34PM