Monument record TQ 77 NW 1392 - Post-medieval sheepfold, Cliffe

Summary

The site of a former 19th - 20th century sheepfold recorded on historic Ordnance Survey maps (1st epoch (1879), 2nd epoch (1896) and 3rd epoch of 1908.). The map sources depict a large sub-divided area with smaller fenced-off section at the edge of a large field in the former marsh abutting the old sea wall (NMR Monument Number: 1531623) . This site and the surrounding area has been destroyed through extensive clay quarrying for the local cement industry in the early to mid 20th century. This was recorded during the course of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 7180 7642 (35m by 48m)
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 sheepfold recorded at TQ 7180 7642 on historic Ordnance Survey maps (1st epoch (1879), 2nd epoch (1896) and 3rd epoch of 1908.). The map sources depict a large sub-divided area with smaller fenced-off section at the edge of a large field in the former marsh abutting the old sea wall (NMR Monument Number: 1531623) . This site and the surrounding area has been destroyed through extensive clay quarrying for the local cement industry in the early to mid 20th century. This was recorded during the course of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project. (1-4)


<1> Ordinance Survey, 1879, Ordnance Survey: Kent Epoch 1, 1:2500 1879 (Map). SKE55861.

<2> Ordinance Survey, 1896, Ordnance Survey: Kent Epoch 2, 1:2500 1896 (Map). SKE55862.

<3> Ordinance Survey, 1908, Ordnance Survey: Kent Epoch 3, 1:2500 1908 (Map). SKE55863.

<4> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 4th Edition, 1929-1952): Landmark Epoch 4 (Map). SKE30967.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Ordinance Survey. 1879. Ordnance Survey: Kent Epoch 1, 1:2500 1879.
  • <2> Map: Ordinance Survey. 1896. Ordnance Survey: Kent Epoch 2, 1:2500 1896.
  • <3> Map: Ordinance Survey. 1908. Ordnance Survey: Kent Epoch 3, 1:2500 1908.
  • <4> Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 4th Edition, 1929-1952): Landmark Epoch 4.

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 11 2026 5:35PM