The Sheerness Lines |
| Hob Uid: 924088 | |
Location :
Kent
Swale
Sheerness
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| Grid Ref : TQ9141374985 |
| Summary : Fortifications constructed between c1780 and the end of the 19th century. These comprise a continous linear work with bastions from the tip of the peninsula, southeast along the Thames, then west across the peninsula to the Medway, with Sheerness and the dockyard protected inside. The first phase of construction was completed by 1816, with a series of redesigns and expansions taking place in 1820s, and 1840s. The defences were also upgraded, to take breech loading and quick firing guns, at the end of the 19th century. A battery was added in 1905. The fortification were also upgraded for use during the First and Second World Wars. A field survey was carried out on the defences by RCHME survey staff in April 1993. |
| More information : Fortifications constructed between c1780 and the end of the 19th century. These comprise a continous linear work with bastions from the tip of the peninsula, southeast along the Thames, then west across the peninsula to the Medway, with Sheerness and the dockyard protected inside. The first phase of construction was completed by 1816, with a series of redesigns and expansions taking place in 1820s, and 1840s. The defences were also upgraded, to take breech loading and quick firing guns, at the end of the 19th century. A battery was added in 1905. A field survey was carried out on the defences by RCHME survey staff in April 1993. (1) |