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Monument record TR 37 SE 1454 - Marine Slipway, Margate
Summary
The Ordnance Survey map, surveyed in1872 (published 1874) shows a Slip Way projecting into the Harbour, opposite the Hoy Inn on The Parade. It is shown as having a capstan for hauling ships out of the water onto the slipway so that they can be repaired below the ship’s waterline.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3531 7115 (57m by 33m) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR37SE |
| Civil Parish | MARGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2 (Map). SKE30965.
Ordinance Survey, 1872, Margate - Kent XXV 4_22 (Map). SKE56385.
Margate Local History, 2024, Margate Slipway (Website). SKE57271.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 12 2024 11:06AM