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Monument record TQ 76 NW 405 - Curel's Barge Yard, Frindsbury
Summary
Site of a barge yard operated by Curels, Gills and still in use for ship repair.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 74628 69382 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | FRINDSBURY EXTRA, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A barge building yard in the second half of the 19th century operated by Curels until the mid 1890s and then by George Gill. Latterly used by London and Rochester Trading Company for ship repair. It is probable that this is the site of a Napoleonic private warship building yard.
(i) J M Preston, Industrial Medway.
Jim Preston Personal Communication (Verbal communication). SKE13236.
Jim Preston Personal Communication (Verbal communication). Ske13236.
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Record last edited
Aug 5 2008 2:53PM