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Monument record TQ 76 NW 742 - Second World War structures and earthworks in Jackson Recreation Ground
Summary
Structures were built in Jackson Recreation Ground, adjacent to Fort Pitt, during the Second World War. Their function is unknown but assumed to be military/defence
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 74833 67662 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A survey of the earthworks in Jackson Recreation Ground relating to Fort Pitt included a review of aerial photos dating from the 1940s. These showed activity on the site during the Second World War, including substantial building works. The function of these installations is not clear and no military activity on the site is recorded (1).
<1> English Heritage, 2008, Fort Pitt, Chatham, Kent: An Earthwork Analysis of Jackson Recreation Ground. Survey Report (Unpublished document). SKE15972.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE15972 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2008. Fort Pitt, Chatham, Kent: An Earthwork Analysis of Jackson Recreation Ground. Survey Report.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Earthwork analysis of Jackson Recreation Ground, Fort Pitt, Chatham (EKE10310)
Record last edited
Feb 5 2010 12:36PM