MILTON CHANTRY
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The oldest building in Gravesend, Kent, Milton Chantry is all that remains of a leper hospital built in 1322 by Aymer de Valence, Earl of Pembroke. It has served in turn as a hospital, Tudor chantry chapel, public house, and Georgian barracks, and its basement was converted for use as a gas decontamination chamber during the Second World War. Although mainly encased in 19th century brick, the building still has its 14th century timber roof. Managed by Gravesham Borough Council. BEFORE YOU GO Opening Times: Open 12 - 5pm, at weekends and Bank Holidays, from April until October. Admission outside of these times is by appointment only. The site is closed from October until April. Please contact Gravesham Borough Council on 0147 433 7600. View details. Parking: There is a charged car park within five minutes of the site, not managed by English Heritage. Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome. PLAN A GREAT DAY OUT Visit England's eastern defences by exploring nearby forts and castles. Tilbury Fort on the Thames Estuary has defended London's seaward approach from Tudor times to WWII. Enter through the magnificent Watergate and visit the exhibition in the east gunpowder magazine. Guarding the strategic crossing of the River Medway, Rochester Castle is another powerful fortress with an eventful history. Set in a riverside village, Upnor Castle was built to protect warships in Chatham dockyard. Its cannonade failed to stop a Dutch attack from destroying the anchored English fleet in 1667. OPENING TIMES 1 APRIL - 30 SEPTEMBER 2017 Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday 12:00 - 17:00 Sunday 12:00 - 17:00 NOTES HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES FOR THIS PERIOD Good Friday 14 Apr 2017 12:00 - 17:00 Easter Sunday 16 Apr 2017 12:00 - 17:00 Easter Monday 17 Apr 2017 12:00 - 17:00 Early May Bank Holiday 1 May 2017 12:00 - 17:00 Spring Bank Holiday 29 May 2017 12:00 - 17:00 Summer Bank Holiday 28 Aug 2017 12:00 - 17:00 1 OCTOBER 2017 - 29 MARCH 2018 30 MARCH 2018 ONWARDS Opening times will be available nearer the time | |||||||||||||||||||||||||