Monument record TQ 87 NW 1289 - ?Post-medieval oyster pits, St Marys Marshes

Summary

The earthwork remains of a line of possible post medieval oyster pits seen between the shore and the present-day sea wall at the western end of Dagnam Saltings. These were seen on aerial photographs and mapped as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 8162 7834 (98m by 130m)
Map sheet TQ87NW
County KENT
Civil Parish ALLHALLOWS, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

The earthwork remains of a line of possible post medieval oyster pits seen centred at TQ 8162 7834 between the shore and the present-day sea wall at the western end of Dagnam Saltings. Nine individual pits were identified, all irregular in shape and ranging in size from 1m x 2m to 4m x 7m. These were seen on aerial photographs and mapped as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(1)


<1> RAF, 1953, NMR RAF/82/713 0121 06-FEB-1953 (Photograph). SKE55864.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Photograph: RAF. 1953. NMR RAF/82/713 0121 06-FEB-1953. NMR RAF/82/713 0121 06-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 17 2026 4:50PM