Building record TQ 87 NE 1080 - 'Rose Terrace', Naval married quarters, Grain, Isle of Grain

Summary

Suspected accommodation for Naval Air Station Grain. 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

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 8873 7632 (30m by 32m)
Map sheet TQ87NE
County KENT
Civil Parish ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Single storey, brick built, slate roof terrace of military appearance.
Owner : Private
Publicly accessible : No
How accessed for survey :
Tourism Potential : Limited
Condition : good
Date of visit : 01/07/07

Described in Isle of Grain Historic Area Assessment conducted by English Heritage in 2014 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" (3).


Chance find during site visit (Verbal communication). SKE14300.

MMRG, 01/07/07, Former Naval Married accomodation (Photograph). SKE14652.

<3> English Heritage, 2014, Isle of Grain, Hoo Peninsula, Kent: Historic area assessment (Monograph). SKE29397.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Verbal communication: Chance find during site visit.
  • --- Photograph: MMRG. 01/07/07. Former Naval Married accomodation.
  • <3> 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 11:51AM