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Monument record TQ 75 NW 396 - Former Ditton Laboratories
Summary
The Ditton Laboratories were a research institute working on preservation methods for foodstuffs.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7156 5695 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DITTON, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The Ditton Laboratories were a research institute working on preservation methods for foodstuffs for transportation. It opened in 1929 and carried out experiments with refrigeration, including a quarter-scale model of a ship's hold. After the Second World War it moved on to focus on researching harvesting, handling, storage and marketing issues. The laboratory closed in the late 20th century. (1)
The buildings were surveyed prior to demolition in 2012. (2)
<1> Millwood Designer Homes, 2012, Former Ditton Laboratories (Unpublished document). SKE17985.
<2> Thames Valley Archaeological Services, 2012, Ditton Laboratories, Kiln Barn Road, Ditton, Kent: Historic Building Recording (Unpublished document). SKE18210.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Building survey of Ditton Laboratories, Kiln Barn Road, Ditton (Ref: DLD 10/104) (EKE12677)
Record last edited
Mar 19 2013 11:50AM