Description
Book SynopsisThe Lower Lines formed part of the defences of Chatham Dockyard during the early nineteenth century. While never used in combat, they became the focus for siege training during the later in the century, and for the development of new military technologies by the Royal Engineers. This book presents the results of archaeological work undertaken between 2007 and 2009.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction A brief background Site location, geology and topography Project design, methodology and archive Chapter 2 The 1803 addition of Lower Lines and barracks at Chatham Overview The construction of the Lower Lines The rampart The ditch The glacis The Field of Fire Countermining Chapter 3 The 1812 Royal Engineers establishment and siege training Overview The use of the Chatham Lines for training Interpreting the evidence The end of siege training at the Lower Lines Chapter 4 Technological developments of the late nineteenth century Overview The development of searchlights Early experimentation at the Chatham Lines Further experimentation Chapter 5 The Twentieth Century Overview Admiralty House The First World War The Second World War Post 1945 - Cold War period Chapter 6 Overview Glossary Bibliography
