Monument record TQ 87 SW 1192 - Earthworks of a post medieval sea wall

Summary

The earthwork remains of an oval mound, possibly a medieval saltern mound, located adjacent to Hamshill Creek in Grain Marshes. The mound measured approximately 15m x 30m. The mound was seen as an earthwork and was mapped from Environment Agency lidar imagery as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape The earthworks of a post medieval sea wall can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1947. This earthwork was situated on the northern side of Damhead Creek and could be traced for 350m. This earthwork has since been levelled. This site was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 8138 7248 (307m by 215m)
Map sheet TQ87SW
County KENT
Civil Parish HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> RAF, 1947, RAF CPE/UK/1923 4090-4091 16-JAN-1947 (Photograph). SKE55930.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Photograph: RAF. 1947. RAF CPE/UK/1923 4090-4091 16-JAN-1947. RAF CPE/UK/1923 4090-4091 16-JAN-1947.

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 2:37PM