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

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

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

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> 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