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Monument record TR 15 NE 1843 - Cavalry, infantry and artillery barracks, Sturry Road, Canterbury
Summary
During the Napoleonic Wars and afterwards a series of barracks were built along what is now Sturry Road, Canterbury. A cavalry barracks had been built by 1794, an infantry barracks by 1798 and artillery barracks a few years later. The quarters were accompanied by a range of buildings including canteens, stables, gymnasia, firing range, forge, cemetery and hospital. The main buildings were demolished in the mid 20th century although the Territorial Army barracks and some minor features survive. Record neecs enhancement
Location
Grid reference | Centred TR 1574 5860 (653m by 612m) |
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Map sheet | TR15NE |
County | KENT |
District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (10)
- ARMY CAMP (Post Medieval to Modern - 1794 AD to 1950 AD?)
- CAVALRY BARRACKS (Post Medieval to Modern - 1794 AD to 1950 AD?)
- INFANTRY BARRACKS (Post Medieval to Modern - 1798 AD to 1950 AD?)
- FORGE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 1950 AD?)
- CANTEEN (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 1950 AD?)
- STABLE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1794 AD to 1950 AD?)
- GYMNASIUM (SPORTS) (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 1950 AD?)
- FIRING RANGE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1798 AD? to 1950 AD?)
- CEMETERY (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 1950 AD?)
- MILITARY HOSPITAL (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 1950 AD?)
Full Description
Oxford Archaeology, 2006, Victoria House, Military Road, Canterbury, Archaeological Desk-based Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE52807.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE52807 Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeology. 2006. Victoria House, Military Road, Canterbury, Archaeological Desk-based Assessment.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Hudson Road, Canterbury (Ref: HRCEX08) (EKE12459)
Record last edited
Jul 13 2020 2:00PM