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Monument record TQ 77 NE 1403 - ?Post medieval causeway , High Halstow
Summary
The earthworks of a possible post medieval causeway can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1947. This causeway, which may have also once functioned as a counter wall to the sea defences, is approximately 800m long. It runs south from St. Mary's Bay to the edge of the higher ground. This was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7962 7835 (107m by 860m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | ST MARY HOO, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The earthworks of a possible post medieval causeway can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1947. This causeway, which may have also once functioned as a counter wall to the sea defences, is approximately 800m long. It runs south from St. Mary's Bay to the edge of the higher ground (TQ 7959 7877 to TQ 7961 7794). This was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(1)
<1> RAF, 1947, RAF CPE/UK/1923 3008 16-JAN-1947 (Photograph). SKE57174.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE57174 Photograph: RAF. 1947. RAF CPE/UK/1923 3008 16-JAN-1947. RAF CPE/UK/1923 3008 16-JAN-1947.
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 18 2026 1:42PM