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Monument record - The possible remains of a early 20th century sheep wash
Summary
The possible remains of a early 20th century sheep wash can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1946. This structure was situated on Cooling Marshes immediately north of the Radio Station (NMR 1539001). It is not depicted on the 1909 Ordnance Survey map. This structure, which has since been demolished, was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7730 7680 (21m by 37m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | COOLING, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The possible remains of a early 20th century sheep wash can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1946. This structure was situated on Cooling Marshes immediately north of the Radio Station (NMR 1539001) and centred on TQ 7731 7681. It is not depicted on the 1909 Ordnance Survey map. This structure, which has since been demolished, was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(1-3)
<1> Royal Air Force, 1946, RAF106G/UK 1444 4001 1-MAY-1946 (Photograph). SKE58651.
<2> OS 6" 2nd edn 1909 (OS Card Reference). SKE48384.
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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
Nov 11 2025 1:23PM