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Monument record TQ 77 SE 25 - Middleton's battery, Lower Upnor, Frindsbury Extra
Summary
A late 17th century battery constructed near Upnor Casle in 1667 after a heavy attack from the Dutch on the English fleet. This move appears to have been a successful one; when the dutch attacked Upnor Castle on the 13th June they met strong resistance and could advance no further up the Medway. Present condition uncertain as located within a military site.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 760 709 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | FRINDSBURY EXTRA, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Handbook of Kent's Defences 1540-1945 1977 12 (D Bennett) (OS Card Reference). SKE43672.
<2> The Medway Forts: A Short Guide 1976 4 (K R Gulvin) (OS Card Reference). SKE50428.
<3> Anon, 1760, River Medway (Chart). SWX9277.
<4> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SKE43672 OS Card Reference: Handbook of Kent's Defences 1540-1945 1977 12 (D Bennett). [Mapped feature: #25913 battery, ]
- <2> SKE50428 OS Card Reference: The Medway Forts: A Short Guide 1976 4 (K R Gulvin).
- <3> SWX9277 Chart: Anon. 1760. River Medway.
- <4> SWX12121 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)
Record last edited
Aug 17 2021 4:15PM