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Monument record TQ 76 NE 1330 - Upper and Lower Barrier (above Church Hill), Chatham Lines
Summary
The first major phase of the development of the Chatham Lines (1755-1758) included the construction of the Barrier Ditch - ultimately a 300 m long ditch barring access to the Royal Dockyard from the south. The ditch was pierced by a narrow bridge that allowed access to Fort Amherst and by Church Hill. The ditch extended west of Church Hill (see TQ 76 NE 1) although the part closest to the river is now buried.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7587 6827 (169m by 63m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Full Description
<1> Peter Kendall, 2012, The Royal Engineers at Chatham 1750-2012 (Bibliographic reference). SKE51751.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE51751 Bibliographic reference: Peter Kendall. 2012. The Royal Engineers at Chatham 1750-2012.
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Record last edited
Oct 17 2018 3:06PM