Monument record TR 06 SW 1080 - The 1926 Incorporating Mills, Oare Gunpowder Works, Faversham

Summary

Group of Incorporating Mills buit in 1926 (remained in use until 1934). Mostly built of concrete and iron girders with superstructures of brick and wood. Four pairs of mills and a central motor compartment in each set. There were 8 Suspended Runner Mill machines (4 each of ' Kynoch' and 'Chilworth' mill types), powered by electric motors.

Location

Grid reference TR 00456 62592 (point)
Map sheet TR06SW
County KENT
District SWALE, KENT
Civil Parish FAVERSHAM, SWALE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Broadway Malyan Cultural Heritage, 2004, Archaeological Recording at Oare Gunpowder Works The 1926 Incorporating Mills (Unpublished document). SKE15688.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Broadway Malyan Cultural Heritage. 2004. Archaeological Recording at Oare Gunpowder Works The 1926 Incorporating Mills.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (5)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Archaeological Recording at Oare Gunpowder Works The 1926 Incorporating Mills (EKE10050)

Record last edited

May 21 2009 11:15AM