Site of a cement works set up in 1885 with 6 static kilns as Medway Portland Cement Company Limited. The site was to the east of Cuxton Brickfield and at the head of the adjacent barge dock. The site also contained 2 cottages. A small chalk pit was located to the NW (infilled?). Bankrupt in 1891, the works were operated by Booth's of Borstal who transferred cement from Borstal for onward distribution by rail. Taken over by APCM in 1901, the cement works were closed but the site used for distribution for some years. Workers housing remains at the site, but the works were demolished.
(1) 2nd and 3rd editions O.S.

Jim Preston Personal Communication (Verbal communication). SKE13236.

Jim Preston Personal Communication (Verbal communication). Ske13236.