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Monument record TQ 87 SE 1258 - The earthworks of a post medieval sea wall, Grain
Summary
The earthworks of a post medieval sea wall can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1946. This sea wall could be traced northwards from the south coast of the Isle of Grain for 1.3km, ending near Wallend. The earthworks, which are depicted on the 1864 Ordnance Survey map, were levelled during the construction of the post-war BP refinery on Grain. It was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8740 7463 (235m by 1300m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The earthworks of a post medieval sea wall can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1946. This sea wall could be traced northwards from the south coast of the Isle of Grain at TQ 8749 7398 for 1.3km, ending near Wallend at TQ 8746 7528. The earthworks, which are depicted on the 1864 Ordnance Survey map, were levelled during the construction of the post-war BP refinery on Grain. It was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(1-3)
<1> RAF, 1946, RAF 106G/UK/1444 4028-4029 1-MAY-1946 (Photograph). SKE55949.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1864, Kent 1:2500 1864 (Map). SKE55950.
<3> RAF, 1955, RAF 58/1779 295-296 6-JUN-1955 (Photograph). SKE55951.
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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 17 2024 4:12PM