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The Captain of Dockyard's house is a Grade II* listed building located within Chatham Dockyard in Kent, a site of national importance in English naval history. The house dates from the seventeenth century and was constructed as an official residence for the senior administrative officer responsible for the day-to-day management of the dockyard. The building reflects the hierarchical structure of the dockyard establishment and the status afforded to its principal officers during the period of naval expansion under the Stuarts. The house survives as part of the broader architectural and industrial heritage of Chatham Dockyard, which was one of England's principal naval shipbuilding and repair facilities from its establishment in the sixteenth century through to the twentieth century.
Chatham Dockyard, Captain of Dockyard's house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003415. View the official record →
The Captain of Dockyard's house is a Grade II* listed building located within Chatham Dockyard in Kent, a site of national importance in English naval history. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003415.
Chatham Dockyard, Captain of Dockyard's house is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003415.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort Luton (3.1 km), Fort Borstal (3.7 km), Fort Horstead (4.1 km).
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