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Monument record TQ 77 SW 1172 - Medieval or post medieval flood defences, Higham Marshes
Summary
The earthwork remains of two parallel banks flanking a drain seen to extend for 500m north-west across Higham Marshes forming part of the medieval or post medieval flood defences. This former counter wall carried a causeway to Higham Creek. This was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7158 7496 (256m by 431m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HIGHAM, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
The earthwork remains of two parallel banks flanking a drain centred at TQ 7154 7499 which were seen to extend for 500m north-west across Higham Marshes forming part of the medieval or post medieval flood defences. This former counter wall carried a causeway to Higham Creek. This was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(1)
<1> RAF, 1947, NMR RAF/CPE/UK/1923 3043 16-JAN-1947 (Photograph). SKE55991.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE55991 Photograph: RAF. 1947. NMR RAF/CPE/UK/1923 3043 16-JAN-1947. NMR RAF/CPE/UK/1923 3043 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 24 2026 4:51PM