Lower Boat Store
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Lower Boat Store
Lower Boat Store is one of 17 Grade II* listed buildings in Gillingham and about 22,127 in England. It was listed on 13 August 1999. It stands in the Chatham Historic Dockyard conservation area, designated in 1999, and over a scheduled monument, Chatham Dockyard, the Lower Boat Store. Within 400 metres are 1 more Grade I building and 10 other listed buildings.
HERead the official list entryHistoric England’s description of the building, its history and why it is listed · List entry 1378639↗Grade II* is for particularly important buildings of more than special interest, about 5.8% of all listed buildings in England. Listing protects the whole building, inside and out: changes need listed building consent from the council.
Make it a walk: 4 listed buildings in about 15 minutes
Gillingham · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Lower Boat StoreStart here
- 2
The Brunel Saw MillGrade I · 0.2 mi on - 3
Crimean War Memorial Arch and Gates, Brompton BarracksGrade II* · 0.2 mi on - 4
Brompton Barracks, GymnasiumGrade II* · 0.1 mi on
BoilershopGrade II*0.2miNorth Tower HouseGrade II*0.3mi
Number 8 Machine ShopGrade II*0.3miNorth Block and Attached Basement Area Railings, Brompton BarracksGrade II*0.3miOfficers Block and Attached Front Basement Railings, Brompton BarracksGrade II*0.3miFront and Perimeter Walls to Raised Gardens to Rear of Former Officers' TerraceGrade II*0.3miGrade I and II* houses near Gillingham
Within 25 miles, with a photo.
Questions about Lower Boat Store
Is Lower Boat Store listed?
Yes. Lower Boat Store is listed Grade II* on the National Heritage List for England (list entry 1378639), first listed on 13 August 1999.
Can you visit Lower Boat Store?
Many listed buildings are private homes; this one can be seen from the street.
Is Lower Boat Store in a conservation area?
Yes, the Chatham Historic Dockyard conservation area, designated in 1999.
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