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Monument record TQ 97 NW 135 - Harbour defence: boom defence (1890s+)
Summary
Harbour def.: boom defence (1890s+)
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9174 7556 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ97NW |
| Civil Parish | SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Outside Garrison Point Fort. Iron pulleys used for raising boom chain across the river Medway. Terminated on other side of the river at Grain Tower. Corroding. (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
Sep 27 2018 1:49PM