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Chatham Dockyard, Tarred Yarn Store is a purpose-built storage structure within the Chatham Royal Dockyard complex in Kent, dating to the eighteenth century. The building was constructed to house tarred yarn and other rope-making materials essential to the naval shipbuilding and maintenance operations conducted at this major dockyard facility. Its survival represents an important example of specialist industrial architecture from the period of British naval expansion. The structure reflects the significant infrastructure required to support one of England's foremost naval establishments during the height of its operational importance.
Chatham Dockyard, Tarred Yarn Store is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003398. View the official record →
Chatham Dockyard, Tarred Yarn Store is a purpose-built storage structure within the Chatham Royal Dockyard complex in Kent, dating to the eighteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003398.
Chatham Dockyard, Tarred Yarn Store 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 1003398.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort Luton (2.9 km), Fort Borstal (3.5 km), Fort Horstead (3.8 km).
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