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Monument record - Southlevel Pounds, Isle of Grain
Summary
A group of post medieval animal pounds named Southlevel Pounds are depicted on the 1864 Ordnance Survey map. They were situated on South Level, at the south-west corner of the Isle of Grain. Still in existence in 1908 the buildings had gone by 1931. This site was identified as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8667 7478 (46m by 51m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A group of post medieval animal pounds named Southlevel Pounds are depicted on the 1864 Ordnance Survey map. They were situated on South Level, at the south-west corner of the Isle of Grain and were centred on TQ 8667 7478. Still in existence in 1908 the buildings had gone by 1931. This site was identified as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(1-3)
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1862-1875, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875 (Map). SWX11831.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1905-10, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 3rd edition: 1901-1912 (Map). SWX11833.
<3> 1931, Kent 1:10560 1931 (OS Card Reference). SKE59163.
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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 10 2026 4:03PM