Reg.Nr. HA-2004/UK/10

The Historic Dockyard, Chatham

Restoration and regeneration of a 32 ha dockyard of the Age of Sail (1704-1855). The aim of this large-scale project was to secure a sustainable future for a highly significant international maritime heritage site, with over 100 industrial buildings and structures, as a major ...
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Project details

Title:The Historic Dockyard, Chatham
Entr. year: 2004
Result:Medal
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Chatham, Kent (England)
Category type: building conservation areas and urban design
Building type/ Project type: industrial heritage
Former use:Dockyard
Actual use:Museum, educational and cultural centre
Built: 18th-19th century
The Jury's citation: For a programme of conservation undertaken to the highest professional standards, whilst retaining the atmosphere of a working dockyard site which successfully blends new income-generating activities with the display of historic artefacts.
GPS:51°23'34.9"N 0°31'39.5"E
Web, Links:

thedockyard.co.uk

 

Description:
Restoration and regeneration of a 32 ha dockyard of the Age of Sail (1704-1855). The aim of this large-scale project was to secure a sustainable future for a highly significant international maritime heritage site, with over 100 industrial buildings and structures, as a major educational and cultural resource. It is also home to 400 people and creates employment for around 1000 people. Key projects within the programme were the repair and restoration five covered Slips of exceptional significance to the history of the design of wide span structures, the restoration and re-roofing of the Tarred Yarn Stores to provide accomodation for a museum gallery, and the restoration of three historic ships at the heart of the site.