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Monument record TQ 87 SW 1286 - ?Post-medieval causeway or seawall
Summary
The earthwork remains of a possible causeway or seawall can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007. This earthwork is situated on the saltings on the eastern side of Damhead Creek. It is aligned on the seawall to the south east. What appears to be a second, less well preserved earthwork bank can be seen on the saltings to the east. These were mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8209 7317 (111m by 79m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The earthwork remains of a possible causeway or seawall can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007. This earthwork is situated on the saltings on the eastern side of Damhead Creek. It is centred on TQ 8207 7316 and is aligned on the seawall to the south east. What appears to be a second, less well preserved earthwork bank can be seen on the saltings to the east. These were mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(1)
<1> Next Perspectives, 2007, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8273 21-APR-2007 (Photograph). SKE58364.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE58364 Photograph: Next Perspectives. 2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8273 21-APR-2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ8273 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 23 2026 9:17AM