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Landscape record TQ 76 NE 388 - The Commissioner's Garden, Chatham Dockyard
Summary
The Commissioner's Garden, to the rear of what is now Medway House (formerly the Comissioner's House). A terraced garden probably laid out in the 17th century, with some 18th century alterations and a small 19th century expansion. There is an ice house in the south-east corner of the garden.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7590 6905 (86m by 95m) Centred |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> Kent County Council, 1993, The Commissioner's garden: an historic garden restoration project at the historic dockyard, Chatham (Unpublished document). SKE15829.
<2> Lesley Howes, Archaeological Services, 1993, Commissioners Garden, Chatham Dockyard - Excavation Prior to Restoration 1993 (Unpublished document). SWX6891.
<3> Chatham world Heritage, 2011, Chatham Dockyard and its Defences: World Heritage Site Management Plan (Unpublished document). SKE29452.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE15829 Unpublished document: Kent County Council. 1993. The Commissioner's garden: an historic garden restoration project at the historic dockyard, Chatham.
- <2> SWX6891 Unpublished document: Lesley Howes, Archaeological Services. 1993. Commissioners Garden, Chatham Dockyard - Excavation Prior to Restoration 1993.
- <3> SKE29452 Unpublished document: Chatham world Heritage. 2011. Chatham Dockyard and its Defences: World Heritage Site Management Plan.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Chatham Dockyard and its Defences: World Heritage Site Management Plan (EKE14770)
- Intrusive Event: Commissioner's Garden Chatham Dockyard, Rochester & Chatham, Medway (EKE8203)
Record last edited
Aug 26 2015 11:04AM