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HER 191 - Box Hill Fort, Mobilisation Centre, Tadworth
Scheduled Monument
London mobilisation centre c.1892, Box Hill Fort. Was used to store ammunition and equipment ready for the mobilization of armed forces in the event of a war. Built as part of the "Defence of London" scheme. However, in 1906 the scheme was abandoned and the sale of the land acquired began in 1907. Box Hill centre became disused and dismantled. The site is now owned by the National Trust. Please see http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-boxhill.htm for more details.
| Record Type | Monument |
|---|---|
| Protection Status |
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| Scheduled Monument Number | 31393 |
| Condition | Good |
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| Grid Reference | TQ 177 514 |
|---|---|
| Parish | Mickleham |
| Parish (old name) | Mickleham |
| District | Mole Valley, Surrey |
| Map Square | TQ15SE |
| Geology | Upper Chalk |
| Evidence Type | Monument Type | Date Range: |
|---|---|---|
| BUILDING EARTHWORK | FORT MOBILIZATION CENTRE Mobilisation Centre | Post Medieval 19th Century |
Related Records
| Event No | Activity | Person & Organisation | Dates | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 539 | field survey |
Bannister, N R
National Trust | 1996-09-01 | more... |
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