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Monument record TQ 76 NE 290 - Site of Grange copperas works, near Gillingham
Summary
Possibly the site of Grange Copperas Works - marked as Copperas beds and buildings on a map of 1742. Still known to be operational in 1776. The date of closure is unknown but no traces can now be seen. Probable site on Copperhouse Lane at former tidal range of Copperas House Creek. Higher ground to the east may be the site of the works with beds below at the creek edge
Location
Grid reference | TQ 797 688 (point) FCE |
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Map sheet | TQ76NE |
County | KENT |
Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Bryant, 1742, River Medway (Chart). SWX8091.
<2> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Site visit by D Eve Sept 1995 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<3> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, J Preston Industrial Medway 1979 p40 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<4> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9736.
<5> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9875.
<6> 1941, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9971.
<7> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10393.
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX8091 Chart: Bryant. 1742. River Medway. chart.
- <2> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Site visit by D Eve Sept 1995.
- <3> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. J Preston Industrial Medway 1979 p40.
- <4> SWX9736 Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 5103. print.
- <5> SWX9875 Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 4115. print.
- <6> SWX9971 Photograph (Print): 1941. Photograph. 95. print.
- <7> SWX10393 Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 127. print.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Thematic Articles (1)
Record last edited
Sep 16 2008 3:38AM