What is recorded here
Battle of the Kentish Knock is a major battle site with a checked map point.
The Battle of the Kentish Knock took place in 1665 during the Second Anglo-Dutch War, involving the English and Dutch navies. The English repelled a Dutch attack in the Thames Estuary, securing their control of the river and protecting London during the critical early stages of the war.
A battle-site point does not grant access to the land. Check current paths and ownership before entering.
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Photo: Abraham Willaerts · Public domain