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Maritime record TR 06 SW 158 - Remains of barges, Graveney
Summary
Aerial photgraphs in 1961, 1967 and 1985 showed a line of dark objects lying parallel to the beach at the given point, east of the Faversham Creek mouth. By 1985, groynes had been built and it is possible that the shapes are the remains of barges previously used for beach defence.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0214 6434 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR06SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | GRAVENEY WITH GOODNESTONE, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation Photograph Number: KCC 1961 Line 11: 1844 Photograph Number: KCC 1967 Line 28: 1324 Photograph Number: KCC 1985 Line 13: 0138 On all three of the above surveys there are a series of dark objects lying roughly parallel to the beach, between TR 0200 6429 and TR 0226 6439, to the east of the creek mouth. By 1985 groynes have been constructed, and it is possible that the shapes are the remains of barges previously used for beach defence.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Hulk assemblages project (EKE23348)
Record last edited
Jan 31 2025 11:19AM