Maritime record TQ 77 SE 92 - Unidentified barge, Hoo Fort

Summary

The remains of a post medieval or 20th century barge is situated on the eastern shore of Hoo Island. This is one of eleven barges positioned line-astern along the eastern edge of the island, presumably as some form of sea defence. This vessel can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007 and is partially cover by earth on the landward side. It was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference TQ 79669 70420 (point)
Map sheet TQ77SE
County KENT
Civil Parish HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Full Description

Method of Fix: Aerial Photograph Interpretation
Photograph Number: KCC 1985 Line 9: 0119
Photograph Number: KCC 1990 Line 8: 0155

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 southernmost. It is double-ended.

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 7966 7042 and is partially cover by earth on the landward side. It was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(1) Site photographs (1-3).
Monument point relocated by 2004 survey. (4)


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

<2> 1986, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11183.

<3> 1986, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11184.

<4> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 54. print.
  • <2> Photograph (Print): 1986. Photograph. TQ7970/3. print.
  • <3> Photograph (Print): 1986. Photograph. TQ7970/4. print.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.

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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

Mar 28 2025 4:31PM