Building record TQ 87 NE 1086 - Barrack buildings in front of Coast Guard cottages, Grain

Summary

Two buildings in front of South end of row of Coast Guard cottages. One of a group of converted former military buildings "early-to-mid 20th century single-storey buildings… which appear to be remnants of the extensive military accommodation camp known as Bungalow Town", since converted to residential use. Destroyed between 2011 and 2013 according to aerial photographs (Google Earth).

Location

Grid reference TQ 8889 7618 (point)
Map sheet TQ87NE
County KENT
Civil Parish ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

Single storey brick construction. Front one now in use as a chapel.
Owner : Private
Publicly accessible : Yes
How accessed for survey : Via Chapel Road.
Tourism Potential : none
Condition : poor
Date of visit : 01/07/07

Mentioned in Isle of Grain Historic Area Assessment conducted by English Heritage in 2014 (5). May have housed men and officers from Grain Air Station, c. 1915-1924. Described as one of a group of converted former military buildings "early-to-mid 20th century single-storey buildings… which appear to be remnants of the extensive military accommodation camp known as Bungalow Town", that collectively act as "another reminder of the once substantial military presence on Grain", and which "although modest in themselves, have interest through their military associations" (5).

Destroyed between 2011 and 2013 according to aerial photographs (Google Earth).


none, Chance find (Verbal communication). SKE14291.

none, Chance find (Verbal communication). Ske14291.

MMRG, 01/07/07, Barrack building (Photograph). SKE14515.

MMRG, 01/07/07, Barrack building (Photograph). Ske14515.

<5> English Heritage, 2014, Isle of Grain, Hoo Peninsula, Kent: Historic area assessment (Monograph). SKE29397.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • --- Verbal communication: none. Chance find.
  • --- Verbal communication: none. Chance find.
  • --- Photograph: MMRG. 01/07/07. Barrack building.
  • --- Photograph: MMRG. 01/07/07. Barrack building.
  • <5> Monograph: English Heritage. 2014. Isle of Grain, Hoo Peninsula, Kent: Historic area assessment.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Isle of Grain, Hoo Peninsula: Historic Area Assessment (EKE15428)

Record last edited

Nov 8 2016 11:49AM