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Monument record TQ 76 NE 374 - World War II air raid shelters, Chatham Dockyard
Summary
Three World War II air raid shelters were located within the former Chatham Dockyard and Naval Barracks The Shelters comprised short straight lengths of semi-circular arched tunnelwork running parallel to each other. They are now demolished.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7662 6979 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Smith, V., Report on the air raid shelters found during construction of the Gillingham Northern Link through the former Chatham Dockyard Volume 1, Victor Smith textual,pictorial and photographic record. 1997, Page Nos. Q (Unpublished document). SKE12101.
<2> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11124.
<3> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11123.
<4> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11122.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE12101 Unpublished document: Smith, V.. Report on the air raid shelters found during construction of the Gillingham Northern Link through the former Chatham Dockyard Volume 1. Victor Smith textual,pictorial and photographic record. 1997, Page Nos. Q.
- <2> SWX11124 Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7669/23. print.
- <3> SWX11123 Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7669/22. print.
- <4> SWX11122 Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7669/21. print.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey of air raid shelters found during construction of the Gillingham Northern Link through the former Chatham Dockyard (EKE8405)
Record last edited
Aug 30 2007 1:51PM