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Monument record TR 36 SW 197 - Train Ferry Dock, Richborough Port
Summary
A train ferry dock built as part of Richborough Port in 1917. This used a roll-on-roll-off system to transfer carriages of equipment directly from the British to the French rail network. It was decommissioned following WWI, and an attempt was made to run it as commercial port. This was unsuccessful and the facility was brought back in to military use in WWII, playing a particular role in the D-Day landings. The site has been extensively redeveloped in the late 20th century and there are now few visible remains of the dock. Recent aerial photography indicates that there are some surviving features along the riverward side of the site, mainly sections of jetty.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3397 6216 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SANDWICH, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Robert Butler, 01/01/99, Richborough Port (Bibliographic reference). SKE14155.
<5> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, PGA_TR3361_2003-08-14.jpg (Graphic material). SWX15711.
<6> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, PGA_TR3362_2003-08-14.jpg (Graphic material). SWX15711.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE14155 Bibliographic reference: Robert Butler. 01/01/99. Richborough Port.
- <5> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. PGA_TR3361_2003-08-14.jpg.
- <6> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. PGA_TR3362_2003-08-14.jpg.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (20)
- Parent of: Haig Camp, Richborough Port (Monument) (TR 35 NW 661)
- Parent of: Headquarters, Richborough Port (Monument) (TR 35 NW 672)
- Parent of: Kitchener Camp, Richborough Port (Monument) (TR 35 NW 660)
- Parent of: Shipyard No 1, Richborough Port (Monument) (TR 35 NW 658)
- Parent of: Stores Yard, Richborough Port (Monument) (TR 36 SW 196)
- Parent of: Stores, Richborough Port (Monument) (TR 35 NW 669)
- Part of: Block and Pile Yards, Richborough Port (Monument) (TR 36 SW 190)
- Part of: New Wharf, Richborough Port (Monument) (TR 36 SW 187)
- Part of: RAF Salvage Yard, Richborough Port (Monument) (TR 36 SW 194)
- Part of: Richborough Construction Camp (Monument) (TR 36 SW 185)
- Part of: Richborough Cowan Camp (Monument) (TR 36 SW 186)
- Part of: Richborough Port (Monument) (TR 36 SW 414)
- Part of: Richborough QMAAC (Monument) (TR 35 NW 671)
- Part of: Richborough Salvage Dump (Monument) (TR 36 SW 188)
- Part of: Richborough Stores Depot (Monument) (TR 36 SW 189)
- Part of: Robertson Camp, Richborough Port (Monument) (TR 36 SW 191)
- Part of: Sidings, Richborough Port (Monument) (MWX43551)
- Part of: Site of Richborough Port station (uncertain location), Minster parish (Monument) (TR 36 SW 90)
- Part of: Stonar Camp, Richborough Port (Monument) (TR 35 NW 670)
- Part of: Weatherlees Siding, Richborough Port (Monument) (MWX43282)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Sep 27 2018 2:27PM