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Monument record TQ 77 NW 1348 - Late post-medieval sheepwash, Cliffe
Summary
The site of a former 19th - 20th century sheep wash recorded on 2nd and 3rd edition Ordnance Survey maps of 1896 and 1808.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7239 7531 (63m by 56m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | CLIFFE AND CLIFFE WOODS, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The site of a former 19th - 20th century sheep wash recorded on OS maps of 2nd epoch 1896 and 3rd epoch of 1908. The map sources depict a single small building located adjacent to a stream or drain, to the south-east of West Court which may be associated with the penning and washing of sheep. (1-2)
<1> Ordinance Survey, 1896, Ordnance Survey: Kent Epoch 2, 1:2500 1896 (Map). SKE55862.
<2> Ordinance Survey, 1908, Ordnance Survey: Kent Epoch 3, 1:2500 1908 (Map). SKE55863.
Sources/Archives (2)
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
Feb 25 2026 5:09PM