Northfleet

Has been described as a Possible Artillery Fort

There are no visible remains

NameNorthfleet
Alternative NamesNorthfleete
Historic CountryKent
Modern AuthorityKent
1974 AuthorityKent
Civil ParishGravesend

The Thamesis Descriptio Anno 1588 is a map showing the defence along the River Thames from London to Tilbury in case of attack from the Spanish Armada. The plate was produced in the 18th Century from an original survey made by Robert Adams at the end of the 16th Century. The map features title in cartouche with royal arms above the plan, compass rose at top right and scale bar in cartouche below the plan. It shows the fortifications and points of observation along the river, the pontoon between Gravesend and Tilbury, the main defence against the advancing Armada, and the military encampment at Tilbury chosen by the Earl of Leicester, commander in chief of the land forces. (British Library Online Gallery)

Gatehouse Comments

Although London would have had the manpower and resources to produce these wicker and earth gun emplacements the plan may be of proposed works rather than actual constructed defences. Possibly depicted as the site of 6 pieces.

- Philip Davis

Not scheduled

Not Listed

County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid ReferenceTQ584751
Latitude51.447021484375
Longitude0.33992999792099
Eastings558400
Northings175100
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