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Monument record TQ 76 NW 407 - Lemmon's Boat Yard, Canal Road, Strood
Summary
Boat yard making dobles, bawleys, and skiffs.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 74210 69381 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A boat yard was operated on this site by Alexander Ring until 1864, and then by Edward Lemmon. They built dobles and bawleys for the local fishing fleet. Lemmon also built skiffs used by the hufflers at Rochester Bridge. There is one building on site fronting Canal Road which relates to the yard.
(1) J M Preston, Industrial Medway.
Jim Preston Personal Communication (Verbal communication). SKE13236.
Jim Preston Personal Communication (Verbal communication). Ske13236.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 5 2008 3:13PM