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Monument record TQ 77 NW 1352 - Post medieval oyster pits, Higham Saltings
Summary
The earthwork remains of a line of post medieval oyster pits extending for over 1.2km along the edge of Higham Saltings within the former intertidal zone. They appear as groups of rectilinear and polygonal pits ranging in size from 1m x 3m to 5m x 10m. The south-western group of pits now lie on the landward side of the present sea wall. These were mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7044 7544 (1079m by 766m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HIGHAM, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CLIFFE AND CLIFFE WOODS, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The earthwork remains of a line of post medieval oyster pits centred at TQ 7055 7547, extending for over 1.2km along the edge of Higham Saltings within the former intertidal zone. They appear as groups of rectilinear and polygonal pits ranging in size from 1m x 3m to 5m x 10m. The south-western group of pits now lie on the landward side of the present sea wall. These were mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project. (1)
<1> RAF, 1953, RAF/82/732 0022 23-FEB-1953 (Photograph). SKE58817.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE58817 Photograph: RAF. 1953. RAF/82/732 0022 23-FEB-1953. RAF/82/732 0022 23-FEB-1953.
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
Mar 5 2026 9:49AM