Monument record TQ 76 NE 1354 - Second World War tunnels beneath the former Kitchener Barracks site

Summary

A complex of tunnels was constructed beneath Kitchener Barracks during the Second World War (though probably served the Royal Marines Barracks nearby) to provide safe communications and an air-raid shelter.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 7589 6859 (216m by 182m)
Map sheet TQ76NE
Civil Parish ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
County KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

One Creative Environments, 2019, Kitchener Barracks Tunnel Status Report (Unpublished document). SKE53486.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: One Creative Environments. 2019. Kitchener Barracks Tunnel Status Report.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Kitchener Barracks Second World War tunnel survey, 2013 (EKE19635)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: Kitchener Barracks Second World War tunnel survey, 2017 (EKE19634)

Record last edited

Jun 2 2020 11:04AM