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Description: | An artillery castle situated on the north western bank of the River Medway which survives in the form of standing buildings, ruined structures and earthworks. Constructed of ragstone faced with coursed ashlar blocks, along with some red brick. The castle was built in two main phases, initially between 1559 and 1567 to a design by Sir Richard Lee. The second phase of construction, dating to the years between 1599 and 1601, aimed mainly to improve the landward defences of the castle, and a remodelling of the frontage to form a bastion. During the 18th century, the castle's accommodation was extended by the construction of a new barracks block and associated storage buildings. The castle and its depot continued to supply munitions to the navy until 1827, when it was fitted out as an ordnance laboratory. The castle served as part of the Magazine Establishment during World War II. After 1945 the castle went out of military use and was opened to the public. Scheduled. | Subjects: | Defence Industrial Magazine Wall Painting Domestic Laboratory Ordnance Store Proof Range Bastion Education Barracks Armament Depot Artillery Castle | Source: | English Heritage - Viewfinder | Creator: | National Monuments Record | Identifier: | http://pastscape.english-heritage.org.uk... | Language: | en | Go to resource |
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