Monument record TQ 87 SW 48 - Unknown wreck

Summary

Possible remains of a barge end on to the shore. It appears as a dark raised feature in the intertidal mud close to the saltmarsh. This record may refer to a small wreck on the south side of Bishop Saltings. This was first seen on aerial photographs taken in 1992 and was still visible in 2007. This was mapped from aerial photos as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project. Status: Site

Location

Grid reference TQ 8177 7056 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ87SW
County KENT
Civil Parish GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation Photograph Number: KCC 1990 Line 8: 0153, site photographs (1-5). Possible remains of a barge end on to the shore. It appears as a dark raised feature in the intertidal mud close to the saltmarsh This record may refer to a small wreck on the south side of Bishop Saltings at TQ 8175 7062. This was first seen on aerial photographs taken in 1992 and was still visible in 2007. This was mapped from aerial photos as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(1-2)


<1> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11212.

<2> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11213.

<3> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11214.

<4> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11218.

<5> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11219.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/1. print.
  • <2> Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/2. print.
  • <3> Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/3. print.
  • <4> Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/7. print.
  • <5> Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/8. print.

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

Jan 30 2025 2:37PM