Maritime record TQ 77 SE 83 - Unidentified barge, Hoo Island

Summary

This post medieval or 20th century barge can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007. It is one of 11 barges that form a near complete line along the eastern edge of Hoo Island, presumably as some form of sea defence. This barge was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference TQ 79558 70619 (point)
Map sheet TQ77SE
County KENT
Civil Parish HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation Photograph Number: KCC 1985 Line 9: 0119 Photograph Number: KCC 1990 Line 8: 0155 (1). One of nine barges, line-astern, positioned on the eastern end of the island. These form the land edge between the two forts. They are not on earlier surveys. This is the northern most. It is lighter in colour than the others and has no visible hold opening. Additional site photographs (2-10). Reinforced concrete barge seen in 2004. (11)

This post medieval or 20th century barge can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007. It is one of 11 barges that form a near complete line along the eastern edge of Hoo Island, presumably as some form of sea defence. This barge is centred on TQ 7956 706. It was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(12)


<1> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10370.

<2> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11174.

<3> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11175.

<4> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11176.

<5> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11178.

<6> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11179.

<7> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11180.

<8> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11181.

<9> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11188.

<10> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11189.

<11> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.

<12> Next Perspectives, 2007, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ7970 21-APR-2007 (Photograph). SKE55982.

Sources/Archives (12)

  • <1> Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 54. print.
  • <2> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7970/12. print.
  • <3> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7970/13. print.
  • <4> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7970/14. print.
  • <5> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7970/16. print.
  • <6> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7970/17. print.
  • <7> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7970/18. print.
  • <8> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7970/19. print.
  • <9> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7970/8. print.
  • <10> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7970/9. print.
  • <11> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.
  • <12> Photograph: Next Perspectives. 2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ7970 21-APR-2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ7970 21-APR-2007.

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  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)

Record last edited

Jan 22 2025 2:01PM