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Monument record TQ 76 NE 265 - Subterranean passages, probable world war trenches, former Civil Service Sports Ground, Gillingham
Summary
Subterranean passages unearthed during a watching brief by Canterbury Archaeological Trust at the Former Civil Service Sports ground, Gillingham. As the site was once part of a vast World War I camp, these passages are most likely practise trenches. Military occupation of the camp contined through World War II and a defensive trench was dug at the top of Darland Banks (north of the site). The camp was abandoned after World War II and only the entrances or collapsed areas of the trenches were filled-in.
Location
Grid reference | TQ 79099 66500 (point) Centred |
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Map sheet | TQ76NE |
County | KENT |
Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2005, An Archaeological Watch Brief at the Former Civil Service Sports Ground, Will Adams Way, Gillingham (Unpublished document). SKE13028.
Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2005, An Archaeological Watch Brief at the Former Civil Service Sports Ground, Will Adams Way, Gillingham (Unpublished document). Ske13028.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SKE13028 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2005. An Archaeological Watch Brief at the Former Civil Service Sports Ground, Will Adams Way, Gillingham.
- --- SKE13028 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2005. An Archaeological Watch Brief at the Former Civil Service Sports Ground, Will Adams Way, Gillingham.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Watching Brief at the former Civil Service Sports Ground, Will Adams Way, Gillingham (EKE9342)
Record last edited
Jun 10 2008 4:08AM