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Monument record TQ 67 SW 1234 - Red Lion Wharf Second World War dry dock for construction of offshore forts, Northfleet
Summary
Red Lion Wharf, a barge dock, is visible in this location on the historic OS maps of the area.During the Second World War it was adapted with a coffer dam and gates as a dry dock. Today there are no visible traces of the wharf or dry dock. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6314 7456 (77m by 74m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| Civil Parish | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1893-7, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898 (Map). SWX11832.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1905-10, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 3rd edition: 1901-1912 (Map). SWX11833.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1928-1947, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947 (Map). SKE12644.
<4> F.R. Turner, 01/10/95, The Maunsell Sea Forts - parts 1-3 (1994-1995) (Bibliographic reference). SKE13911.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX11832 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1893-7. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898. 1:2500.
- <2> SWX11833 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1905-10. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 3rd edition: 1901-1912. 1:2500.
- <3> SKE12644 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1928-1947. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947.
- <4> SKE13911 Bibliographic reference: F.R. Turner. 01/10/95. The Maunsell Sea Forts - parts 1-3 (1994-1995).
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 5 2020 12:31PM