Monument record TQ 87 SW 1194 - earthworks of a post medieval sea wall north of Damhead Creek

Summary

The earthworks of a post medieval sea wall can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1947. This earthwork ran north westwards across the marshes from the northern side of Damhead Creek and could be traced 740m. 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 8145 7339 (357m by 425m)
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 3071 23-JAN-1947 (Photograph). SKE55932.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Photograph: RAF. 1947. RAF CPE/UK/1923 3071 23-JAN-1947. RAF CPE/UK/1923 3071 23-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 15 2024 3:32PM