Monument record TQ 96 NE 36 - Possible site of jetty, Oare

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A 1961 aerial photograph suggests the location of a possible jetty, probably one used by the Explosives Loading Company factory. It was no longer visible in 1990.

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Grid reference TQ 9929 6580 (point) PA
Map sheet TQ96NE
County KENT
District SWALE, KENT
Civil Parish OARE, SWALE, KENT

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Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation Photograph Number: KCC 1961 Line 9: 6566 A structure partially buried in the intertidal mud, site photographs (1-3). It has the appearance of a section of rail or track. It lies roughly east - west. The 1985 survey does not cover this area and nothing was seen on that for 1990.

Probbaly part of a rail jetty for the loading of mumitions assocated with the Expolosives Loading Company factory


Percival, Arthur, 1985, The Great Explosion at Faversham 2 April 1916 (Article in serial). SKE12717.

Percival, Arthur, 1985, The Great Explosion at Faversham 2 April 1916 (Article in serial). Ske12717.

<1> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9530.

<2> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9537.

<3> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10378.

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  • --- Article in serial: Percival, Arthur. 1985. The Great Explosion at Faversham 2 April 1916. C p425 -463.
  • --- Article in serial: Percival, Arthur. 1985. The Great Explosion at Faversham 2 April 1916. C p425 -463.
  • <1> Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 3179. print.
  • <2> Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 3241. print.
  • <3> Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 85. print.

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Record last edited

Jan 30 2025 8:55PM