20th century Lakeside shopping century, Grays (EHER 82578)

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Summary

An out-of-town shopping centre built within a disused quarry. The shopping mall was opened in 1990 and includes multi-storey car parks, themed shopping areas, a 'market' area etc as well as its own bus station. Watersports take place on the lake outside the centre.

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Grid reference	Centred TQ 5857 7894 (343m by 696m)

Type and Period

SHOPPING CENTRE (Late 20th century to 21st century - 1990 AD to 2050 AD)

Description

Information from NRHE An out-of-town shopping centre built within a disused quarry. The shopping mall was opened in 1990 and includes multi-storey car parks, themed shopping areas, a 'market' area etc as well as its own bus station. Watersports take place on the lake outside the centre. <1>

Sources

<1> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. BF101799.

Other References

NRHE identifier: 1360899
National Monuments Record: TQ 57 NE 95

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