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Monument record TQ 87 NE 171 - 20th century jetty, Isle of Grain
Summary
A former jetty dating from the early part of the 20th century which was seen at on coast just south of the Hard linking Grain Tower to the mainland. This jetty was recorded on 4nd epoch Ordnance Survey maps of c.1938 and was mapped from aerial photographs taken in 1942 as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project. The jetty no longer exists, though some of the stumps of its posts can be seen in the mud at low tide.A second older jetty (NMR Monument No.1542096) was situated to the north of the Hard.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8930 7597 (34m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A former jetty dating from the early part of the 20th century which was seen at TQ 8930 7597 at on coast just south of the Hard linking Grain Tower to the mainland. This jetty was recorded on 4nd epoch Ordnance Survey maps of c.1938 and was mapped from aerial photographs taken in 1942 as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project. The jetty no longer exists, though some of the stumps of its posts can be seen in the mud at low tide.
A second older jetty (NMR Monument No.1542096) was situated to the north of the Hard. (1)
<1> RAF, 1942, NMR RAF/26/UK 920 32 23-MAR-1942 (Photograph). SKE55967.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE55967 Photograph: RAF. 1942. NMR RAF/26/UK 920 32 23-MAR-1942. NMR RAF/26/UK 920 32 23-MAR-1942.
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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 4:01PM