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Monument record TR 13 NE 308 - Rasc Lines And Military Cemetery
Summary
The RASC (Royal Army Service Corps) Lines contains military buildings of late 19th century to late 20th century date, the earliest including accommodation blocks and some adapted buildings which originally provided workshops and other service areas. Later development includes motor vehicle sheds and offices. The cemetery is a military graveyard, originating in the 19th century but with significant memorials of the early 20th century and continuing in use to the present day.
Location
Grid reference | Centred TR 1918 3560 (262m by 697m) |
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Map sheet | TR13NE |
County | KENT |
District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
Civil Parish | HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Civil Parish | SANDGATE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (6)
- CHURCH (Post Medieval - 1833 AD to 1866 AD)
- MILITARY CEMETERY (Post Medieval - 1833 AD to 1866 AD)
- BARRACKS (Post Medieval to Modern - 1866 AD to 1901 AD)
- MILITARY CAMP (Post Medieval to Modern - 1866 AD to 1901 AD)
- MILITARY BASE (Modern - 1901 AD to 2000 AD)
- WAR MEMORIAL (TRIBUTE) (Modern - 1919 AD to 1932 AD)
Full Description
<1> English Heritage, 2012, Shorncliffe Camp, RASC Lines and Military cemetery (Unpublished document). SKE56219.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE56219 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2012. Shorncliffe Camp, RASC Lines and Military cemetery.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 21 2024 11:44AM