Maritime record TQ 96 NE 35 - Unidentified barge (possibly Landrail), Conyer Creek, Tonge
Summary
Location
Grid reference | TQ 9614 6554 (point) FCE |
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Map sheet | TQ96NE |
County | KENT |
District | SWALE, KENT |
Civil Parish | TONGE, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation Photograph Number: KCC 1961 Line 10: 2301 Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation Photograph Number: KCC 1967 Line 28: 1329 Cross reference: Society for Spritsail Barge Research has as Landrail (TQ 96 NE 26). One of two barges lying against a wharf which were visible in both 1961 and 1967, site photographs (1-8). The 1985 survey does not cover this area and nothing was seen on that for 1990.( 1-8) The substantial remains of a Thames barge. The stem and stern survive. Part of the transom stern is intact with the rudder still attached. There is another rudder lying 2m to the south. The stem survives to 1.5m high as does the rudder post. Both sides seem to survive to 1m high and there is iron machinery and other housings visible inside the remains of the hull. The hull is fastened with iron bolts and nails throughout. Much of the inside is buried in mud and stone from the seawall. The stem is to the north, the stern to the south (9)
<1> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9532.
<2> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11344.
<3> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11349.
<4> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11350.
<5> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11351.
<6> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11352.
<7> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11353.
<8> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11356.
<9> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document). SWX12323.
Sources/Archives (9)
- <1> SWX9532 Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 3184. print.
- <2> SWX11344 Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ9665/10. print.
- <3> SWX11349 Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ9665/2. print.
- <4> SWX11350 Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ9665/3. print.
- <5> SWX11351 Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ9665/4. print.
- <6> SWX11352 Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ9665/5. print.
- <7> SWX11353 Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ9665/6. print.
- <8> SWX11356 Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ9665/9. print.
- <9> SWX12323 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year Two (Ref: 56751) (EWX8626)
Record last edited
Jan 30 2025 8:54PM