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Monument record TQ 77 NW 1347 - 19th - 20th century sheep fold, Higham
Summary
The site of a former 19th - 20th century sheep fold recorded on OS maps of 2nd epoch (1896), 3rd epoch (1908) and 4th epoch (1939). The site has since been destroyed by clay extraction for cement industry based on the Hoo Peninsula.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7153 7563 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HIGHAM, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The site of a former 19th - 20th century sheep fold recorded on OS maps of 2nd epoch (1896), 3rd epoch (1908) and 4th epoch (1939) at TQ 7152 7564. The site has since been destroyed by clay extraction for the manufacturing of cement at the cement works on the Hoo Peninsula. (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.
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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 5:17PM