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Derelict Area near Medway Valley Leisure Park
As seen from the roundabout on Chariot Way.
In the background (behind a row of trees along the Strood to Cuxton railway line) is the Royal Mail Sorting Office.
Image: © David Anstiss
Taken: 21 Jan 2014
0.03 miles
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Site of Martin Earles cement plant, Strood
The Martin Earles cement plant operated between 1881 and 1967. For details, see www.cementkilns.co.uk/cement_kiln_martin_earles.html and related pages. In the later years, the plant was confined to the rough ground in the foreground. In the background are the riverside streets of Borstal.
Image: © Dylan Moore
Taken: 1 Apr 2014
0.06 miles
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Site of Martin Earles cement plant, Strood
The Martin Earles cement plant operated here from 1881 to 1967. For more information, see www.cementkilns.co.uk/cement_kiln_martin_earles.html and related pages. The later rotary kiln plant was located in the rough ground at the far end of the wharf. Rochester castle and cathedral are behind, around the bend in the river.
Image: © Dylan Moore
Taken: 1 Apr 2014
0.07 miles
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Temple Marsh
As seen from the roundabout on Chariot Way.
This large open derelict area has been untouched for many years.
At one stage it was nearly the new home of Gillingham Football Ground !
Image: © David Anstiss
Taken: 21 Jan 2014
0.10 miles
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Empty yellow building
This industrial building beside Knight Road is looking for new tenants.
Image: © David Anstiss
Taken: 21 Jan 2014
0.10 miles
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Closed road to Temple Marsh
This closed road leads from Knight Road under the railway (between Strood and Cuxton).
The road/lane leads into a large disused piece of land beside the River Medway.
Image: © David Anstiss
Taken: 21 Jan 2014
0.11 miles
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Martin Earles Wharf: high tide
See also
Image The 700 m long wharf is all that now remains of the Martin Earles cement plant that operated here from 1881 to 1967. For more information, see www.cementkilns.co.uk/cement_kiln_martin_earles.html and related pages.
Image: © Dylan Moore
Taken: 1 Apr 2014
0.13 miles
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Wasteland leading to a Riverside Path
There is an unofficial path along the river here, but it's fenced off. Locals don't let it stop them, they just swing round the end of the fence to overhang the river edge for a short way, until they reach the other side. Adults, and children too.
Image: © Danny P Robinson
Taken: 20 Jul 2008
0.14 miles
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Virgin Active health club
On Chariot Way in the Medway Valley Leisure Park.
Image: © David Anstiss
Taken: 21 Jan 2014
0.15 miles
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Footpath to Knight Road
This path is the last section of a path leading from one section of Knight Road to another. It leads around
Image, beyond a grass bank on the left.
On the right is another industrial unit.
Image: © David Anstiss
Taken: 21 Jan 2014
0.15 miles