Building record TQ 87 NE 147 - 'Old Guard House, Grain, Isle of Grain

Summary

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 TQ 8887 7624 (point)
Map sheet TQ87NE
County KENT
Civil Parish ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

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" (1).


<1> English Heritage, 2014, Isle of Grain, Hoo Peninsula, Kent: Historic area assessment (Monograph). SKE29397.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: English Heritage. 2014. Isle of Grain, Hoo Peninsula, Kent: Historic area assessment.

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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 11:50AM