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Monument record TQ 65 SE 381 - Prisoner Of War Camp 40
Summary
The site of a Second World War prisoner of war camp at Somerhill, known as Camp 40. A visit by the International Red Cross in April 1943 reports that the camp held 750 Italian prisoners. It is also known to have functioned as a German work camp. The camp could have been in use until 1948.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6660 5300 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ65SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MEREWORTH, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Second World War prisoner of war camp at Somerhill (TQ 666 530), known as Camp 40. It is classified as a German working camp. (1)
A visit by the International Red Cross reports that 750 Italian prisoners were held there on 01-APR-1943. (2)
<1> English Heritage, 2003, Prisoner of War Camps (1939-1948) (Unpublished document). SKE16521.
<2> Peter Higginbotham, Higginbotham, Peter. 2000. The Workhouse. (Website). SKE53741.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: LANDSCAPES OF WAR RECORDING PROJECT (EKE25900)
Record last edited
Sep 24 2026 3:36PM