Monument record TQ 76 NE 414 - Site of Gillingham Portland Cement Works

Summary

Site of Gillingham Portland Cement Company Works, 1920 to 1938.

Location

Grid reference TQ 78932 69098 (point)
Map sheet TQ76NE
County KENT
Civil Parish GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Full Description

A revival of the Gillingham Portland cement works in 1920 by an ex manager of a BPCM works. The firm moved site and in 1930 installed an Edgar Allen rotary kiln. Bought by Rugby Portland Cement Co. the works were closed in 1939. The site was cleared.(1)


<1> Jim Preston Personal Communication (Verbal communication). SKE13236.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Verbal communication: Jim Preston Personal Communication.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Mar 12 2009 12:38PM