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Monument record TQ 76 NE 347 - Trenches/spigot mortar emplacement, near Cinque Port Marshes, Gillingham
Summary
Traces of a partially buried spigot mortar emplacement, trenches and fire positions located near the river wall at the bottom of Owens Way.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7923 6909 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Spigot mortar emplacement, trenches and fire positions. Traces of trenches but spigot mortar emplacement mostly buried. Near river wall at bottom of Owens Way (1-4), site photographs (2, 3).
<1> Victor Smith and Ron Crowdy, Thames Gateway Assesment: Gazetteer of Defence Sites (Index). SKE6445.
<2> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9875.
<3> 1944, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10022.
<4> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE6445 Index: Victor Smith and Ron Crowdy. Thames Gateway Assesment: Gazetteer of Defence Sites.
- <2> SWX9875 Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 4115. print.
- <3> SWX10022 Photograph (Print): 1944. Photograph. 2056. print.
- <4> SKE32029 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002. Defence of Britain Project.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Jun 29 2026 4:19PM