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Monument record TQ 87 SE 1164 - Port Victoria Railway Landing Pier, Isle of Grain
Summary
Built in 1882 as the terminal point for the Hundred of Hoo Railway, Port Victoria Railway Landing Pier was extensively damaged by an explosion on board a naval minelayer in May 1915. It was partially replaced by the Port Victoria Seaplane Slipway (see TQ 87 SE 1056).
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8795 7393 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Dawson, 1910, River Medway (Chart). SWX9308.
<2> RSK ENSR Environmental Ltd, Port Victoria Seaplane Slipway, Isle of Grain, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE12509.
<3> English Heritage, 2014, Isle of Grain, Hoo Peninsula, Kent: Historic area assessment (Monograph). SKE29397.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
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 7 2016 11:12AM