Monument record TQ 87 SW 1190 - The earthworks of a post medieval causeway on Stoke Saltings

Summary

The earthworks of a post medieval causeway on Stoke Saltings can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007. The causeway leaves the sea wall near Middle Stoke and can be traced intermittently for circa 1.4km. Map evidence indicates that it continued for approximately another 800m terminating at an enclosure (see NMR 1540803). On its course it also joins what may be another enlcosure (see NMR 1540805). There is also surviving earthwork evidence of two further causeways that leave the main causeway around 220m from the sea wall. Both of these can be traced for approximately 180m. Although the 1887 Ordnance Survey map depicts these as trackways the air photo evidence indicates that they were causeways for at least some of their course. No trace of the path depicted by the Ordnance Survey crossing the main causeway can be seen on air photos. The southern arm of this provided access to the livestock enclosure recorded in NMR 1538553. The variable survival of these routeways is due to the extensive removal of the saltings (the mud was used in the manufacture of Portland cement). These features were mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 8399 7475 (1238m by 585m)
Map sheet TQ87SW
County KENT
Civil Parish STOKE, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2007, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8375 21-APR-2007 (Photograph). SKE55922.

<2> Next Perspectives, 2007, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8374-8376 21-APR-2007 (Photograph). SKE55923.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1887, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 scale map, 1887 (Map). SKE55924.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Photograph: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8375 21-APR-2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8375 21-APR-2007.
  • <2> Photograph: Next Perspectives. 2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8374-8376 21-APR-2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8374-8376 21-APR-2007.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1887. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 scale map, 1887.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)

Record last edited

Apr 12 2024 12:40PM