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 Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2002, An Archaeological Watching Brief at 24 Star Hill, Rochester (Unpublished document).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 SKE8325 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2002.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