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Monument record TQ 76 NE 1344 - The Ravelin, Chatham Lines
Summary
A ravelin was built into the Chatham Lines during the second main phase of fortifications (after 1779). It was located between Prince Frederick's Bastion and the Duke of Cumberland's Bastion to provide additional strength to the north-eastern defences of the dockyard. The ravelin now contains MOD buildings, part of the Collingwood complex
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7670 6936 (139m by 154m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Peter Kendall, 2005, Defending the Dockyard: the story of the Chatham Lines (Unpublished document). SKE15928.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE15928 Unpublished document: Peter Kendall. 2005. Defending the Dockyard: the story of the Chatham Lines.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 24 2018 4:14PM