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Monument record TQ 96 NE 1091 - HMP Elmley
Summary
HMP Elmely is one of six so-called "Bullingdon Repeat" prisons. It was begun on 17th July 1989 and opened in February 1992.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9848 6958 (149m by 458m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ96NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | EASTCHURCH, SWALE, KENT |
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Full Description
HMP Elmely is one of six so-called "Bullingdon Repeat" prisons. It was begun on 17th July 1989 and opened in February 1992. In 1997 a DOW VI (Directorate Of Works VI) prefabricated steel cell block was added. Elmley was designed to house 650 inmates in four houseblocks which each have three galleried spurs arranged around a central area which contains wing offices. Attached to these are two storied blocks containing offices and inmate facilities. There are separate workshops, visits, reception and health care centre.
Historic England archive material: BF093895 HMP ELMLEY, SWALE, EASTCHURCH
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: RCHME: Prisons Project (EKE25526)
Record last edited
Aug 18 2025 5:13PM