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Monument record TQ 77 NE 1313 - The earthworks of a possible post medieval or early 20th century pond can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1947
Summary
The earthworks of a possible post medieval or early 20th century pond can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1947. This rectangular pond, since levelled, is first depicted on the 1908 Ordnance Survey map and was situated to the west of Egypt Bay. The pond was fed by a channel and the shallow earthworks of this can also be seen as well as spoil heaps associated with the pond and the channel. It was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7662 7932 (98m by 44m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | HIGH HALSTOW, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The earthworks of a possible post medieval or early 20th century pond can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1947. This rectangular pond, since levelled, is first depicted on the 1908 Ordnance Survey map and was situated to the west of Egypt Bay at TQ 7660 7933. The pond was fed by a channel and the shallow earthworks of this can also be seen as well as spoil heaps associated with the pond and the channel. It was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(1-2)
<1> RAF, 1947, RAF CPE/UK/1923 3014 16-JAN-1947 (Photograph). SKE58563.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1908, Ordnance Survey Kent 1:2500 1908 (Map). SKE55927.
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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
Sep 29 2025 9:54AM