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Monument record TQ 76 NE 410 - Site of the Hippodrome, Balmoral Road, Gillingham
Summary
The Hippodrome is visible on the 3rd (1907-1923) ed. OS map. The Hippodrome hosted circuses from c.1900.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7741 6828 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The Hippodrome is visible on the 3rd (1907-1923) ed. OS map. The Hippodrome hosted circuses from c.1900. The V&A has a poster advertising the circus held there in October 1904.
Landmark, 1907-1923, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 3rd Edition, 1907-1923): Landmark Epoch 3 (Map). SKE30966.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE30966 Map: Landmark. 1907-1923. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 3rd Edition, 1907-1923): Landmark Epoch 3.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 21 2025 1:17PM