Monument record TQ 77 SE 136 - Naval Railway, Lower Upnor, Frindsbury Extra

Summary

Former 19th and 20th century Naval military railway that connected munitions and military depots around Hoo. It runs from the Lodge Hill enclosure, on through the Chattenden enclosure, passing through Lutnor junction and Chattenden depot before running to Upnor and a little way beyond it to the pontoon hard. The railway first started in 1873, and taken over by the Navy in 1891. The line was extended around 1905. The last train ran in May 1961.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 7585 7192 (1613m by 3696m) FCE
Map sheet TQ77SE
County KENT
Civil Parish FRINDSBURY EXTRA, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Full Description

1944, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10020.

1944, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10020.

1945, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9892.

1945, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9892.

1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9871.

1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9871.

2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10397.

2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10397.

<1> Victor Smith and Ron Crowdy, Thames Gateway Assesment: Gazetteer of Defence Sites (Index). SKE6445.

<2> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10397.

<3> 1944, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10020.

<4> 1945, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9892.

<5> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9871.

<6> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.

<7> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2008, Report on Evaluation Trenching at Henbury Manor, Elham (Unpublished document). SKE16253.

Sources/Archives (15)

  • --- Photograph (Print): 1944. Photograph. 2062. print.
  • --- Photograph (Print): 1944. Photograph. 2062. print.
  • --- Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 138. print.
  • --- Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 138. print.
  • --- Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 4104. print.
  • --- Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 4104. print.
  • --- Photograph (Print): 1945. Photograph. 2014. print.
  • --- Photograph (Print): 1945. Photograph. 2014. print.
  • <1> Index: Victor Smith and Ron Crowdy. Thames Gateway Assesment: Gazetteer of Defence Sites.
  • <2> Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 138. print.
  • <3> Photograph (Print): 1944. Photograph. 2062. print.
  • <4> Photograph (Print): 1945. Photograph. 2014. print.
  • <5> Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 4104. print.
  • <6> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.
  • <7> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2008. Report on Evaluation Trenching at Henbury Manor, Elham.

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  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)

Record last edited

Oct 5 2023 12:37PM