WD No.2 Boundary Stone - Gillingham - UK
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dave-harris
N 51° 23.743 E 000° 33.153
31U E 329739 N 5696674
A war department boundary marker on Pier Approach Road, Gillingham. ME7 1RZ
Waymark Code: WMV55D
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/25/2017
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This War Department (WD) boudary stone is set in the corner of the boundary wall that once seperated Chatham Docks and the civilian area of the town. Chatham Docks was a Royal Naval base up until the 20th century. This is a white stone set into red bricks and bears in the inscription "WD No.2" carved into it.
Type of survey mark: A white stone set into red brick and ground level
What indicators are near the mark to help people identify where it is located?:
Pier Approach road leads to Gillingham Pier (signposted from the main road) and is approx 50 feet fron a large modern rail bridge over the road.
What property is this mark defining?:
Military and civilian areas
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