Building record TQ 76 NW 346 - Vaulted Brick Air Raid Shelter, near Bridge Reach, Rochester

Summary

A vaulted brick air raid shelter found 0.30m below the top soil surface. Brick floor lay at a depth of 2.40m below present ground level. From the floor the apex of the vault measured 1.70m. The overall shelter measured 1.50m x 1.20m internally. The walls were 30cm thick. The eastern wall had a small fireplace which served as an oven as well.

Location

Grid reference TQ 7456 6805 (point) Approximate
Map sheet TQ76NW
Civil Parish ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
County KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2002, An Archaeological Watching Brief at 24 Star Hill, Rochester (Unpublished document). SKE8325.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2002. An Archaeological Watching Brief at 24 Star Hill, Rochester.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Watching Brief at 24 Star Hill, Rochester (Ref: Site Code: SHR 01) (EKE6049)

Record last edited

Dec 3 2009 10:37AM