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Monument record TQ 76 NE 344 - Emergency World War II reservoir, near Gillingham Park
Summary
A sunken, rectangular area with brick walls used for emergency storage of water for the fire service in case of problems with the mains supply resulting from enemy bombing. The reservoir is now used as a parking area with garage units.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7770 6731 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
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Full Description
Sunken, rectangular area with extremeties walled in brick. For emergency storage of water for the fire service in the event of breakage of mains supply from enemy bombing. Now used as a parking area with garage units. Alongside Napier Road Service Station. (1)
<1> Victor Smith and Ron Crowdy, Thames Gateway Assesment: Gazetteer of Defence Sites (Index). SKE6445.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6445 Index: Victor Smith and Ron Crowdy. Thames Gateway Assesment: Gazetteer of Defence Sites.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 25 2007 11:56AM