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ID:SKE53085
Title:Historic building record, Land at London Road, Swanscombe, Kent
Originator:CgMs
Date:2019
Summary:In January 2019 Archaeology South-East carried out a programme of historic building recording of the extant structures at the OMYA Croxton and Garry Whiting Plant site to the north of London Road, Swanscombe, Kent prior to the proposed redevelopment of the site for residential use. The western tunnel beneath Lover’s Lane, the footbridge and the topography of the site, survive as relics of the extensive tramway network constructed by the industry as a means of goods transportation.

Associated Monuments

TQ 57 SE 149Chalk Quarry, North of London Road (Monument) ()
TQ 57 SE 1110Footbridge within quarry, Swanscombe (Monument) ()
TQ 57 SE 1109Tram tunnel beneath Lover's Lane, Swanscombe (Monument) ()
TQ 57 SE 164Tram tunnel for quarry site, North of London Road (Building) ()