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Building record TQ 97 NW 1072 - CHESAPEAKE FIGUREHEAD TO SOUTH OF GATEHOUSE
Summary
The figurehead is from the United States frigate captured after a fight with
the British frigate 'Shannon' off Boston, 1st June 1813. It depicts a female
figure with plumed headdress.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9129 7524 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ97NW |
| Civil Parish | SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The following text is from the original listed building designation:
The following building was de-listed on 13th August 1999
SHEERNESS DOCKS
1.
5282
Sheerness
Chesapeake Figurehead
TQ 9175 SW 2/101 to south of gatehouse.
II GV
2.
The figurehead is from the United States frigate captured after a fight with
the British frigate 'Shannon' off Boston, 1st June 1813. It depicts a female
figure with plumed headdress.
Listing NGR: TQ9129575245
English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE16160 Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 6 2010 3:40PM