Monument record TR 06 SW 1076 - The Glazing House, Oare Gunpowder Works, Faversham

Summary

The earliest structure, which may have been a glazing house was built between 1793 and 1844 and was served by a leat leading from the upper mill pond. By 1863 the building was replaced by a larger Glazing House. By 1899 it was powered by a steam engine. In 1926 it was re-modelled in concrete, but the building closed in 1934. Surviving remains include part of the earlier leat which was extended to the Corning House c.1844-6, a blast wall with arched openings or bridges and a well. The remains of a powder punt were found in the leat.

Location

Grid reference TR 00243 62415 (point)
Map sheet TR06SW
County KENT
District SWALE, KENT
Civil Parish FAVERSHAM, SWALE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (10)

Full Description

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2004, Archaeological Recording at Oare Gunpowder Works, The Glazing House (Unpublished document). SKE15681.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2004. Archaeological Recording at Oare Gunpowder Works, The Glazing House.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Archaeological Recording at Oare Gunpowder Works, The Glazing House. (EKE10043)

Record last edited

May 28 2012 2:55PM