by MICHAEL ADKINS, Assistant Editor (content)
Wednesday, 19 January, 2011
11:59 AM
Two rare historical landmarks have been recognised as a national monument by English Heritage safeguarding their future.
Rosherville Quay, originally designed to be the grand entrance to ambitious Rosherville New Town proposed in the 17th century, and Rosherville Gardens have been listed Grade 11 by Secretery of State Jeremy Hunt MP.
The announcement has delighted Gravesham councillor Conrad Broadley, a champion of the borough’s historical sights and river heritage.
He said: “This will effectively guarantee their survival and, hopefully, put them centre stage in the upcoming regeneration plans for Northfleet East riverside area. This listing also demonstrates the importance of the heritage surviving still amidst the industrial Northfleet Embankment, there are numerous historic structures probably of equal importance that will need careful evaluation during the upcoming redevelopment of the area.”
The announcement comes three months after the Canal Basin, locks and swing bridge area along Gordon Promemade East, Gravesend, were given a Grade 11 listing.
Situated at the Shore, the Rosherville Quay listing incorporates the quay walls, steps, drawdock and a WWII mine watching post.
Meanwhile at Crete Hall Road, the cliff top entrance, comprising platform, terrace walls, tunnel and stairs to the former Rosherville Gardens have been included.
A spokesperson for English Heritage said: “The Secretary of State has consulted us in our role as the Government’s statutory adviser on the historic environment with responsibility for listing.
“Having considered our recommendation the Minister for Tourism and Heritage, has decided to list the structures at Grade II.”
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