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Gravesend history
Stone Age implements have been found in the locality since the 1900s. Domesday Book recorded mills, hythes, and fisheries here. Milton Chantry is Gravesend’s oldest surviving building and dates from the early 14th century. The current Gravesend Town Hall was completed in 1764 and is now a venue for weddings and civil partnership ceremonies.
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Famous Gravesend landmarks to explore while you travel at Gravesend
Gravesend Town Pier
Gravesend has the world’s oldest surviving cast iron pier, built in 1834. It is a unique structure having the first known iron cylinders used in its construction. The pier was completely refurbished in 2004 and now features a bar and restaurant.
Royal Terrace Pier
Royal Terrace Pier is in constant 24-hour use, as part of the Port of London Authority main operations centre. Built in 1844, the initial construction was funded by the Gravesend Freehold Investment Company, at a cost of £9,200. It was where Princess Alexandra of Denmark arrived on her way to marry Edward, Prince of Wales, in 1865.
Gravesend Clock Tower, Milton Road
The clock tower was built in 1887 to commemorate the 50th year of Queen Victoria’s reign. It is based on the design of the Elizabeth Tower in the Palace of Westminster. The centre of the clock is measured at 50 feet (15 m) above ground and the face measures 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) in diameter.
Pocahontas statue
An American sculptor, William Ordway Partridge, created a life-size statue of Pocahontas in 1922. Queen Elizabeth II viewed this statue in 1957 and again on 4 May 2007, while visiting Jamestown on the 400th anniversary of foundation. On 5 October 1958, an exact replica of Partridge’s statue was dedicated as a memorial at St George’s Parish Church.
Windmill Hill
Windmill Hill, named after its former windmills, offers extensive views across the Thames. The hill was the site of a beacon in 1377, instituted by King Richard II, and still in use 200 years later at the time of the Spanish Armada. The last surviving windmill is reported as having been destroyed by fire during Mafeking Night celebrations in 1900. During World War I an Imperial German Navy airship passed over the hill, dropping bombs on it.
Gravesend Power Station
Gravesend power station was built by the Gravesend Corporation in 1902–03 to supply local demand for electricity. It was built on the south side of the basin at the west end of the Thames and Medway canal. The buildings were demolished in 1995.
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Gravesend’s tourist destinations available in Walkfo travel guide to Gravesend
● The Bat and Ball Ground ● Northfleet ● Cyclopark ● Windmill Hill, Kent ● Northfleet Urban Country Park ● Rosherville Gardens ● Springhead, Kent ● Northfleet Power Station ● Woodville Halls Theatre ● Gravesend ● Gravesend Town Hall ● St George’s Church, Gravesend ● Northfleet Green ● Milton Barracks ● Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara ● Town Pier, Gravesend ● Gravesend Blockhouse ● Crown & Thistle, Gravesend ● Port of London Authority ● Gravesend Lifeboat Station ● Royal Terrace Pier ● New Tavern Fort ● Gravesend–Tilbury Ferry ● Milton Chantry ● Milton Blockhouse ● Ebbsfleet River ● Singlewell or Ifield ● Baker’s Hole ● TS Queen Mary ● Tilbury Fort
● Tilbury ● Port of Tilbury ● Tilbury F.C. ● Brimsdown F.C. ● Bill Meroy Creek ● Biggin, Essex ● St James’ Church, West Tilbury ● Singlewell Infrastructure Maintenance Depot ● Gravesend Airport ● Chalk, Kent ● Metropolitan Police Specialist Training Centre ● Milton Range ● Lower Thames Crossing ● Punjab United F.C. ● Milton-next-Gravesend ● Ebbsfleet United F.C.
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When travelling to Gravesend, Walkfo’s has created a travel guide & Gravesend overview of Gravesend’s hotels & accommodation, Gravesend’s weather through the seasons & travel destinations / landmarks in Gravesend. Experience a unique Gravesend when you travel with Walkfo as your tour guide to Gravesend map.
