Monument record TQ 76 NE 1335 - Prince of Wales Bastion, Chatham Lines

Summary

The Prince of Wales Bastion was one of the original bastions constructed along the Chatham Lines during the first phase of construction (1755-1758). It was placed to defend the Royal Dockard from land attack from the east. The bastion remained a key element in the defences until the Chatham Lines were declared obsolete in 1860.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 7619 6839 (156m by 175m)
Map sheet TQ76NE
County KENT
Civil Parish GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, 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> Bibliographic reference: Peter Kendall. 2012. The Royal Engineers at Chatham 1750-2012.

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Record last edited

Oct 17 2018 3:07PM