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The Tarred Yarn Store at Chatham Dockyard is a Grade I listed building dating from the 18th century, constructed to serve the operational needs of one of England's most important naval establishments. The structure was designed to store tarred yarn and other cordage materials essential for the maintenance and construction of naval vessels. Built during the period of Chatham Dockyard's expansion as a major shipbuilding and repair facility, the building reflects the sophisticated industrial organisation required to support the Royal Navy's operations. The Tarred Yarn Store remains a significant example of dockyard industrial architecture and contributes to the archaeological and historical importance of the Chatham Dockyard complex as a whole.
Chatham Dockyard, Tarred Yarn Store is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003398. View the official record →
The Tarred Yarn Store at Chatham Dockyard is a Grade I listed building dating from the 18th century, constructed to serve the operational needs of one of England's most important naval establishments. 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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Chatham Dockyard, Tarred Yarn Store's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Chatham Dockyard, Tarred Yarn Store stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.