Monument record TQ 77 SE 184 - Chattenden Naval Tramway

Summary

Chattenden Naval Tramway. A tramway or railway built in about 1905, extending eastwards from the east gate of Lodge Hill Armament Depot (Monument 1077634) to connect with the main line (Monument 1357341) at Sharnal Street. The tramway was over 1733m long and its western end connects with the Chattenden and Upnor Railway (Monument 1545587) at the east gate of Lodge Hill Depot. The line closed in about the 1960s. Its course is visible on aerial photographs and has been mapped as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 7790 7404 (2474m by 545m)
Map sheet TQ77SE
County KENT
Civil Parish HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> D. Yeatman, 1966, Lodge Hill & Upnor Railway (Article in serial). SKE16256.

<2> RAF, 1944, NMR US/7GR/LOC348 2065 27-MAY-1944 (Photograph). SKE55973.

<3> RAF, 1958, NMR RAF/543/328 0102-3 09-JUL-1958 (Photograph). SWX23868.

<4> Peter Higginbotham, Higginbotham, Peter. 2000. The Workhouse. (Website). SKE53741.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Article in serial: D. Yeatman. 1966. Lodge Hill & Upnor Railway. No. 12: 277-292.
  • <2> Photograph: RAF. 1944. NMR US/7GR/LOC348 2065 27-MAY-1944. NMR US/7GR/LOC348 2065 27-MAY-1944.
  • <3> Photograph: RAF. 1958. NMR RAF/543/328 0102-3 09-JUL-1958.
  • <4> Website: Peter Higginbotham. Higginbotham, Peter. 2000. The Workhouse..

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)

Record last edited

May 7 2024 3:42PM