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Landscape record TQ 97 NW 17 - Recreation ground , Sheerness
Summary
The Recreation ground is visible on the 2nd (1897-1900), 3rd (1907-1923) , 4th (1929-1952) ed OS maps and the modern map. The Recreation ground started as an open space behind the sea wall, by the 1890 a band stand was built, also anouther building (not identified on the 2nd ed OS map) this building is identified as the Swimming Bath on the 3rd ed OS map. On the 4th ed OS map a Play ground, Putting green, Tennis courts, Bowling green and Pavilion are visible,the Bandstand has been moved to the otherside of the swimming pool.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9216 7504 (604m by 175m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ97NW |
| Civil Parish | SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
behind the sea wall, by the 1890 a band stand was built, also anouther building (not identified on the 2nd ed OS map) this building is identified as the Swimming Bath on the 3rd ed OS map. On the 4th ed OS map a Play ground, Putting green, Tennis courts, Bowling green and Pavilion are visible,the Bandstand has been moved to the otherside of the swimming pool.
Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2 (Unspecified Type). SKE30965.
Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 4th Edition, 1929-1952): Landmark Epoch 4 (Map). SKE30967.
Landmark, 1907-1923, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 3rd Edition, 1907-1923): Landmark Epoch 3 (Map). SKE30966.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SKE30965 (No record type): Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2.
- --- SKE30966 Map: Landmark. 1907-1923. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 3rd Edition, 1907-1923): Landmark Epoch 3.
- --- SKE30967 Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 4th Edition, 1929-1952): Landmark Epoch 4.
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Record last edited
Sep 30 2025 2:49PM