Scheduled Monument: Fort Horstead (1003401)
| Authority | |
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| Date assigned | |
| Date last amended | 03 April 1989 |
Description
The largest of the "Chatham ring" forts, constructed after 1868. In plan a regular pentagon with a re-entering gorge. Tunnels and counterscarp galleries at 3 courses, some nice brickwork but mostly rendered. Some details such as iron railings survive.
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Sources (1)
- SKE16191 Scheduling record: English Heritage. Register of Scheduled Monuments.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7510 6509 (327m by 256m) |
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| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Sep 17 2010 3:21PM