Monument record TQ 67 SE 1339 - Post-medieval L-shaped lynchet, north of Shorne

Summary

The earthwork of a lynchet in a field on the northern edge of Shorne can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007. This L-shaped lynchet once defined the southern and eastern boundary of Parsonage Farm. Parsonage Farm was depicted on the 1876 Ordnance Survey map but had been demolished by 1896. This was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 6910 7155 (74m by 36m)
Map sheet TQ67SE
County KENT
District GRAVESHAM, KENT
Civil Parish SHORNE, GRAVESHAM, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The earthwork of a lynchet in a field on the northern edge of Shorne can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007. This L-shaped lynchet, centred on TQ 6910 7154, once defined the southern and eastern boundary of Parsonage Farm. Parsonage Farm was depicted on the 1876 Ordnance Survey map but had been demolished by 1896. This was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(1-3)


<1> Next Perspectives, 2007, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ6971 21-APR-2007 (Photograph). SKE58434.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1862-1875, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875 (Map). SWX11831.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1893-7, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898 (Map). SWX11832.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Photograph: Next Perspectives. 2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ6971 21-APR-2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ6971 21-APR-2007.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1862-1875. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1893-7. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898. 1:2500.

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

Sep 8 2026 1:17PM