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Limehouse Reach

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Limehouse Reach

Upnor houses [1] Number 3 High Street, Upper Upnor, was built in the early 19th century. Constructed of yellow brick under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1085740" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1085740">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor houses [1] Credit: Michael Dibb

Limehouse Reach is a picturesque and vibrant area located in Kent, England. Situated along the coast, it offers residents and visitors stunning views of the sea, estuary, and creek. The reach is known for its unique blend of natural beauty and maritime activities.

The sea in Limehouse Reach is a prominent feature, with its azure waters stretching out as far as the eye can see. It provides opportunities for various water-based activities such as sailing, boating, and fishing. The coastline is adorned with sandy beaches, providing a perfect spot for sunbathing and family picnics.

The estuary in Limehouse Reach is a thriving ecosystem, attracting a diverse range of flora and fauna. It serves as a vital habitat for numerous bird species, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers. The estuary also offers a tranquil setting for leisurely walks and exploration.

Limehouse Reach is further enhanced by the presence of a serene creek. This narrow waterway winds its way through the landscape, providing a peaceful retreat for visitors. The creek is ideal for kayaking and canoeing, allowing outdoor enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the natural surroundings.

In addition to its natural beauty, Limehouse Reach also boasts a vibrant community. The area is home to a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, offering a range of local and international cuisine. The residents of Limehouse Reach are known for their warm hospitality, welcoming visitors to experience the charm of this coastal gem.

Overall, Limehouse Reach in Kent is a captivating destination that combines the allure of the sea, estuary, and creek with a lively community atmosphere. Whether one seeks adventure on the water or simply wishes to relax and soak in the natural beauty, Limehouse Reach has something to offer for everyone.

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Upnor houses [1] Number 3 High Street, Upper Upnor, was built in the early 19th century. Constructed of yellow brick under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1085740" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1085740">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor houses [1]
Number 3 High Street, Upper Upnor, was built in the early 19th century. Constructed of yellow brick under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor houses [2] A delightfully eccentric house at number 7A High Street, Upper Upnor. Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor houses [2]
A delightfully eccentric house at number 7A High Street, Upper Upnor. Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor houses [3] Castle House, number 19 High Street, seen here, and Albermarle Cottage, number 21 High Street <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7073630">TQ7570 : Upnor houses [4]</a>, are a pair of 17th century cottages. Number 19 has been greatly extended. Timber framed, number 19 weatherboarded, number 21 rendered ground floor, weatherboard above, all under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1336490" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1336490">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor houses [3]
Castle House, number 19 High Street, seen here, and Albermarle Cottage, number 21 High Street TQ7570 : Upnor houses [4], are a pair of 17th century cottages. Number 19 has been greatly extended. Timber framed, number 19 weatherboarded, number 21 rendered ground floor, weatherboard above, all under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor houses [4] Albermarle Cottage, number 21 High Street, seen here and Castle House, number 19 High Street, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7073629">TQ7570 : Upnor houses [3]</a>, are a pair of 17th century cottages. Number 19 has been greatly extended. Timber framed, number 19 weatherboarded, number 21 rendered ground floor, weatherboard above, all under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1336490" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1336490">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor houses [4]
Albermarle Cottage, number 21 High Street, seen here and Castle House, number 19 High Street, TQ7570 : Upnor houses [3], are a pair of 17th century cottages. Number 19 has been greatly extended. Timber framed, number 19 weatherboarded, number 21 rendered ground floor, weatherboard above, all under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor buildings [1] The Tudor Rose public house, number 29 High Street, Upper Upnor, is in two builds. The nearest part is late 17th or early 18th century, the further part and the projecting entrance is 19th century. Constructed of rendered brick with a mix of tile and slate roofs. Some internal late Georgian fittings remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1390628" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1390628">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor buildings [1]
The Tudor Rose public house, number 29 High Street, Upper Upnor, is in two builds. The nearest part is late 17th or early 18th century, the further part and the projecting entrance is 19th century. Constructed of rendered brick with a mix of tile and slate roofs. Some internal late Georgian fittings remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor houses [5] Numbers 30 and 32 High Street, Upper Upnor, are a pair of 17th century cottages, now combined into one. Timber framed and weatherboarded with some rendering on the first floor, all under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1085743" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1085743">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor houses [5]
Numbers 30 and 32 High Street, Upper Upnor, are a pair of 17th century cottages, now combined into one. Timber framed and weatherboarded with some rendering on the first floor, all under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor houses [6] This row of cottages, even numbers 12 to 18, High Street, were built in the mid 18th century. Constructed of weatherboarded brick under a tiled mansard roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1336491" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1336491">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor houses [6]
This row of cottages, even numbers 12 to 18, High Street, were built in the mid 18th century. Constructed of weatherboarded brick under a tiled mansard roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor features [1] At the bottom of the High Street in Upper Upnor is this delightful lookout with a fine view over the River Medway. Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor features [1]
At the bottom of the High Street in Upper Upnor is this delightful lookout with a fine view over the River Medway. Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor features [2] At the bottom of the High Street, Upper Upnor, on the bank of the River Medway, is this fine topograph. Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor features [2]
At the bottom of the High Street, Upper Upnor, on the bank of the River Medway, is this fine topograph. Upper Upnor and Lower Upnor are two small villages on the bank of the Medway River, some 1½ miles and 2 miles respectively northeast of Rochester. Upper Upnor is little more than a cobbled high street leading down to Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort.
Upnor Castle [1] An information board near the entrance to the castle. Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort intended to protect Chatham Dockyard and ships of the Royal Navy anchored in the Medway. It was constructed between 1559–67 on the orders of Elizabeth I. Neglected in the 17th century and, when the Dutch raided in 1667, the fort was replaced by stronger defences downriver and became a gunpowder store. It remained in military use until 1945 and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012980" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012980">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Upnor Castle [1]
An information board near the entrance to the castle. Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort intended to protect Chatham Dockyard and ships of the Royal Navy anchored in the Medway. It was constructed between 1559–67 on the orders of Elizabeth I. Neglected in the 17th century and, when the Dutch raided in 1667, the fort was replaced by stronger defences downriver and became a gunpowder store. It remained in military use until 1945 and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Upnor Castle [2] The gatehouse to the inner fort. Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort intended to protect Chatham Dockyard and ships of the Royal Navy anchored in the Medway. It was constructed between 1559–67 on the orders of Elizabeth I. Neglected in the 17th century and, when the Dutch raided in 1667, the fort was replaced by stronger defences downriver and became a gunpowder store. It remained in military use until 1945 and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012980" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012980">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Upnor Castle [2]
The gatehouse to the inner fort. Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort intended to protect Chatham Dockyard and ships of the Royal Navy anchored in the Medway. It was constructed between 1559–67 on the orders of Elizabeth I. Neglected in the 17th century and, when the Dutch raided in 1667, the fort was replaced by stronger defences downriver and became a gunpowder store. It remained in military use until 1945 and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Upnor Castle [3] The gatehouse of the fort. Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort intended to protect Chatham Dockyard and ships of the Royal Navy anchored in the Medway. It was constructed between 1559–67 on the orders of Elizabeth I. Neglected in the 17th century and, when the Dutch raided in 1667, the fort was replaced by stronger defences downriver and became a gunpowder store. It remained in military use until 1945 and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012980" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012980">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Upnor Castle [3]
The gatehouse of the fort. Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort intended to protect Chatham Dockyard and ships of the Royal Navy anchored in the Medway. It was constructed between 1559–67 on the orders of Elizabeth I. Neglected in the 17th century and, when the Dutch raided in 1667, the fort was replaced by stronger defences downriver and became a gunpowder store. It remained in military use until 1945 and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Upnor Castle [4] Inside the fort. Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort intended to protect Chatham Dockyard and ships of the Royal Navy anchored in the Medway. It was constructed between 1559–67 on the orders of Elizabeth I. Neglected in the 17th century and, when the Dutch raided in 1667, the fort was replaced by stronger defences downriver and became a gunpowder store. It remained in military use until 1945 and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012980" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012980">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Upnor Castle [4]
Inside the fort. Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort intended to protect Chatham Dockyard and ships of the Royal Navy anchored in the Medway. It was constructed between 1559–67 on the orders of Elizabeth I. Neglected in the 17th century and, when the Dutch raided in 1667, the fort was replaced by stronger defences downriver and became a gunpowder store. It remained in military use until 1945 and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Upnor Castle [5] Inside the fort. Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort intended to protect Chatham Dockyard and ships of the Royal Navy anchored in the Medway. It was constructed between 1559–67 on the orders of Elizabeth I. Neglected in the 17th century and, when the Dutch raided in 1667, the fort was replaced by stronger defences downriver and became a gunpowder store. It remained in military use until 1945 and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012980" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012980">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Upnor Castle [5]
Inside the fort. Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort intended to protect Chatham Dockyard and ships of the Royal Navy anchored in the Medway. It was constructed between 1559–67 on the orders of Elizabeth I. Neglected in the 17th century and, when the Dutch raided in 1667, the fort was replaced by stronger defences downriver and became a gunpowder store. It remained in military use until 1945 and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Upnor Castle [6] The river entrance to the fort from the palisade projecting into the river. Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort intended to protect Chatham Dockyard and ships of the Royal Navy anchored in the Medway. It was constructed between 1559–67 on the orders of Elizabeth I. Neglected in the 17th century and, when the Dutch raided in 1667, the fort was replaced by stronger defences downriver and became a gunpowder store. It remained in military use until 1945 and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012980" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012980">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Upnor Castle [6]
The river entrance to the fort from the palisade projecting into the river. Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort intended to protect Chatham Dockyard and ships of the Royal Navy anchored in the Medway. It was constructed between 1559–67 on the orders of Elizabeth I. Neglected in the 17th century and, when the Dutch raided in 1667, the fort was replaced by stronger defences downriver and became a gunpowder store. It remained in military use until 1945 and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Upnor Castle [7] The northern corner tower. Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort intended to protect Chatham Dockyard and ships of the Royal Navy anchored in the Medway. It was constructed between 1559–67 on the orders of Elizabeth I. Neglected in the 17th century and, when the Dutch raided in 1667, the fort was replaced by stronger defences downriver and became a gunpowder store. It remained in military use until 1945 and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012980" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012980">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Upnor Castle [7]
The northern corner tower. Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort intended to protect Chatham Dockyard and ships of the Royal Navy anchored in the Medway. It was constructed between 1559–67 on the orders of Elizabeth I. Neglected in the 17th century and, when the Dutch raided in 1667, the fort was replaced by stronger defences downriver and became a gunpowder store. It remained in military use until 1945 and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Upnor Castle [8] A gun platform between the northern tower and the main block. Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort intended to protect Chatham Dockyard and ships of the Royal Navy anchored in the Medway. It was constructed between 1559–67 on the orders of Elizabeth I. Neglected in the 17th century and, when the Dutch raided in 1667, the fort was replaced by stronger defences downriver and became a gunpowder store. It remained in military use until 1945 and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012980" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012980">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Upnor Castle [8]
A gun platform between the northern tower and the main block. Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort intended to protect Chatham Dockyard and ships of the Royal Navy anchored in the Medway. It was constructed between 1559–67 on the orders of Elizabeth I. Neglected in the 17th century and, when the Dutch raided in 1667, the fort was replaced by stronger defences downriver and became a gunpowder store. It remained in military use until 1945 and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Upnor Castle [9] The view from the fort of the River Medway looking upstream. The buildings of Chatham Dockyard are prominent on the opposite bank. Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort intended to protect Chatham Dockyard and ships of the Royal Navy anchored in the Medway. It was constructed between 1559–67 on the orders of Elizabeth I. Neglected in the 17th century and, when the Dutch raided in 1667, the fort was replaced by stronger defences downriver and became a gunpowder store. It remained in military use until 1945 and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1204365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012980" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1012980">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Upnor Castle [9]
The view from the fort of the River Medway looking upstream. The buildings of Chatham Dockyard are prominent on the opposite bank. Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort intended to protect Chatham Dockyard and ships of the Royal Navy anchored in the Medway. It was constructed between 1559–67 on the orders of Elizabeth I. Neglected in the 17th century and, when the Dutch raided in 1667, the fort was replaced by stronger defences downriver and became a gunpowder store. It remained in military use until 1945 and is now in the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
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Limehouse Reach is located at Grid Ref: TQ7469 (Lat: 51.393709, Lng: 0.51008131)

Unitary Authority: Medway

Police Authority: Kent

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