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Monument record TQ 76 NE 76 - Site of telegraph station, Chatham
Summary
Chatham is listed as a station on Watson's telegraph stations between London and the South Foreland, constructed in the early 1840's. The exact location is unknown; Dorland Hill, south of the main road between Chatham and Rainham, or the rising ground behind Rainham are likely positions.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 78 65 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> The Old Telegraphs 1976 89 (G Wilson) (OS Card Reference). SKE50458.
<2> Oxford Archaeological South, 2016, First World War Wireless Stations in England. (Bibliographic reference). SKE31551.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 25 2024 12:16PM