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.

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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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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> Bibliographic reference: Peter Kendall. 2012. The Royal Engineers at Chatham 1750-2012.

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Record last edited

Oct 17 2018 3:08PM