Monument record TQ 87 SW 1285 - ?Post medieval oyster beds

Summary

The earthworks of a group of possible post medieval oyster beds can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1946. These beds were situated on the south side of Damhead Creek. Nothing can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007. These were mapped from aerial photos as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 8181 7253 (109m by 121m)
Map sheet TQ87SW
County KENT
Civil Parish HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The earthworks of a group of possible post medieval oyster beds can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1946. These beds were situated on the south side of Damhead Creek at TQ 8182 7254. Nothing can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007. These were mapped from aerial photos as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(1-2)


<1> RAF, 1947, RAF CPE/UK/1923 4090-4091 16-JAN-1947 (Photograph). SKE55930.

<2> Next Perspectives, 2007, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8172 21-APR-2007 (Photograph). SKE58631.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Photograph: RAF. 1947. RAF CPE/UK/1923 4090-4091 16-JAN-1947. RAF CPE/UK/1923 4090-4091 16-JAN-1947.
  • <2> Photograph: Next Perspectives. 2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8172 21-APR-2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8172 21-APR-2007.

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 20 2026 6:22PM