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Monument record TQ 76 NE 1338 - Prince Edward's Bastion, Chatham Lines
Summary
Prince Edward's Bastion was one of the original bastions constructed during the initial phase of construction of the Chatham Lines in 1755-1758. It was sited to defend the Royal Dockard from a land attack from the east.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7643 6879 (136m by 220m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Full Description
Prince Edward's Bastion was one of the original bastions constructed during the initial phase of construction of the Chatham Lines in 1755-1758. It was sited to defend the Royal Dockard from a land attack from the east. (1)
<1> Peter Kendall, 2012, The Royal Engineers at Chatham 1750-2012 (Bibliographic reference). SKE51751.
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- <1> SKE51751 Bibliographic reference: Peter Kendall. 2012. The Royal Engineers at Chatham 1750-2012.
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Record last edited
Oct 17 2018 3:08PM