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Building record TR 14 SE 220 - The Old Bookshop, Elham
Summary
The Old Bookshop, previously a saddlery, was used as a VAD hospital in WW1
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1767 4390 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR14SE |
| Civil Parish | ELHAM, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
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Full Description
Possible site of a VAD Hospital in 1914 run by Kent/46 - 26 Oct 1914 received 12 Belgians - no more sent and detachment wound up Aug 1915 : adjoining house (Well House) and two rooms at King Post were also used.
Kent County Council, 1987-, Kent County Council: holding record (Miscellaneous Material). SKE59004.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE59004 Miscellaneous Material: Kent County Council. 1987-. Kent County Council: holding record.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 8 2026 11:12AM