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Monument record TQ 87 NE 1229 - ?Post-medieval flood defences, Allhallows Marshes
Summary
The earthwork traces of a linear bank or slight terrace which may be evidence of post medieval flood defences along the western edge of Allhallows Marshes. This was mapped from Environment Agency lidar imagery as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project. This feature could be seen to extend for over 500m north-south along the eastern edge of slightly higher ground at the edge of the marshes.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8531 7754 (102m by 464m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | ALLHALLOWS, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The earthwork traces of a linear bank or slight terrace centred at TQ 8536 7752 which may be evidence of post medieval flood defences along the western edge of Allhallows Marshes. This was mapped from Environment Agency lidar imagery as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project. This feature could be seen to extend for over 500m north-south along the eastern edge of slightly higher ground at the edge of the marshes. It is possible that this is a semi-natural feature.(1)
<1> Environment Agency, 2001, LIDAR TQ 8476 Environment Agency D0015778 APR-2001 (Digital archive). SKE55928.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE55928 Digital archive: Environment Agency. 2001. LIDAR TQ 8476 Environment Agency D0015778 APR-2001.
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 26 2026 4:52PM