Gravesham - Gravesham's Heritage Sites

Here you will find details about the boroughs heritage sites including the Chantry Heritage Centre and New Tavern Fort along with information on the Discover Gravesham Virtual Museum, parks and open spaces

Discover Gravesham - Virtual Museum
At the click of a button you will be able to view the cultural, social and commercial heritage of Gravesend, Northfleet and nearby villages. The discover Gravesham website will take you on a virtual journey through the fascinating past of the borough, including an array of 1960's cine films, old postcards, archeological finds and private collections.
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Chantry Heritage Centre
The oldest building in the borough is Milton Chantry, which was founded in 1322 by Aylmer de Valence, Earl of Pembroke and is situated within the Fort Gardens.
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The New Tavern Fort
The New Tavern Fort is the remains of an 18th century fort situated within the Fort Gardens and built in the 1780s to defend the Thames against the threat of a naval attack from France and extensively rebuilt by General Gordon between 1865 and 1879.
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Gravesend Civil Defence Bunker
Gravesend's Cold War bunker is located within Woodlands park and was originally known as Civil Defence Region 6. Latest news, guided tours now booking for the Discover Gravesham Festival 2010.
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Gordon Promenade
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The Story of Gravesend's association with Sea Training Schools
Gravesend has been associated with training men and women for a career at sea for over eighty years, below you will find a collection of people's memories from their time at the National Sea Training School.
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Gravesend Cemetery
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Gravesham's parks and open spaces
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