Historic houses · South East England
Gravesend Blockhouse
In or near Southfleet.
Gravesend Blockhouse — a historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gravesend · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gravesend Blockhouse is a historic house located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Gravesend Blockhouse is a scheduled monument and the remains of a 16th-century artillery blockhouse built for Henry VIII. It was part of a chain of coastal defenses along the River Thames, designed to protect against invasion and to command the river approach to London.
Place summary
Gravesend Blockhouse is a historic site located in London. It is a fortification built during the late 16th century, originally designed to defend the River Thames from naval attacks. The structure is a rare example of its kind, reflecting the military architecture of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4447, 0.3728
- County
- Kent
- District
- Gravesham
- Parish
- Gravesham, unparished area
- Postcode
- DA12 2BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gravesham
- Nearest railway station
- Gravesend — 0.6 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1104207278 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gravesend Blockhouse?
- Gravesend Blockhouse is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA12 2BE), in the parish of Gravesham, unparished area.
- What is Gravesend Blockhouse?
- Gravesend Blockhouse — a historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gravesend Blockhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Gravesend, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA12 2BE.
- How do I get to Gravesend Blockhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Gravesend, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA12 2BE.