EAW336423 ENGLAND (1977). Grain Power Station and the Admiralty Fuel Depot, Isle of Grain, 1977

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Title [EAW336423] Grain Power Station and the Admiralty Fuel Depot, Isle of Grain, 1977
Reference EAW336423
Date 6-July-1977
Link
Place name ISLE OF GRAIN
Parish ISLE OF GRAIN
District
Country ENGLAND
Easting / Northing 587975, 175434
Longitude / Latitude 0.7053737294204, 51.446159990916
National Grid Reference TQ880754

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