Monument record TQ 77 NE 1320 - A post medieval sheepfold is depicted on the 1894 Ordnance Survey map in Cooling Marshes.

Summary

A post medieval sheepfold is depicted on the 1894 Ordnance Survey map in Cooling Marshes. The 1897 edition map shows the same arrangement of structures but also marks the site sheep wash. Some remains of the site are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947 but nothing can be seen in 2007. This site was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 7647 7736 (32m by 24m)
Map sheet TQ77NE
County KENT
Civil Parish COOLING, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (0)

Full Description

A post medieval sheepfold is depicted on the 1894 Ordnance Survey map in Cooling Marshes, centred on TQ 7647 7735. The 1897 edition map shows the same arrangement of structures but also marks the site sheep wash. Some remains of the site are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947 but noting can be seen in 2007. It was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project. (1-3)


<1> Ordinance Survey, 1894, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 map, 1894 (Map). SKE57249.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1897, Kent 1:2500 1897 (Map). SKE58577.

<3> Royal Air Force, 1947, RAF CPE/UK/1923 4028, 4029 16-JAN-1947 (Photograph). SKE58592.

<4> Historic England, Historic England Archive (Archive). SKE58567.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Ordinance Survey. 1894. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 map, 1894.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1897. Kent 1:2500 1897.
  • <3> Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1947. RAF CPE/UK/1923 4028, 4029 16-JAN-1947. RAF CPE/UK/1923 4028, 4029 16-JAN-1947.
  • <4> Archive: Historic England. Historic England Archive.

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

Oct 3 2025 8:43AM