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ALLAND GRANGE CHALK MINE

Access to this mine was only possible after getting permission directly from the farmer. Alland Grange chalk mine is located in Thanet. It was possibly used to supply chalk locally for brick making. Later on it could well have been used for growing mushrooms or for storage. During the second world war it is almost certain that people would have used these mines for shelter. Manston airfield is so close to these mines that aerial bombardment was inevitable.

Location: Thanet

Condition: Very Poor

Visit: 17/09/02

Plan: No

Video: No

Report: No

Other Sites in the Area:

Minster ROC Post, Alland Grange Chalk Mine, Manston Decontamination Area

The entrance to the mine.

ALLAND GRANGE CHALK MINE

A lot of the tunnels have collapsed in the unlined areas .

Bricked section.

Tunnel leads to a blocked up entrance.

In the long passageway, more has  collapsed.

Passageway.

Part of the bricked up area..

More views inside the complex.

More views inside the complex.