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Monument record TQ 76 NE 397 - Site of Barrier House, Barrier Road, Chatham
Summary
Formerly the Royal Sailors Home built in 1901 on the site of the glacis or "killing zone" in front of Fort Amherst. At some point after 1927 it became known as Barrier House. It is not know if its function also changed at the some time. Demolished around 2002.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 75887 68229 (point) Centred |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> CgMs Consulting, 2001, Archaeological Desk Based Assessment of Land at Barrier House, Barrier Road, Chatham, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE12416.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE12416 Unpublished document: CgMs Consulting. 2001. Archaeological Desk Based Assessment of Land at Barrier House, Barrier Road, Chatham, Kent.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Feb 14 2013 2:20PM