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Monument record TQ 67 SE 236 - The Round Tree (Site of) & Obelisk (Site of?), Gravesend Canal Basin
Summary
The Round Tree was a boundary marker for coal duties of the Port of London at the north west corner of the canal basin. The tree blow down in a storm in 1825 and a stone obelisk was erected as a replacement. It is unclear if the obelisk survives.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 655 742 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SE |
| Civil Parish | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Soder S. Smith L. & Smith V., 2000, Canal Basin Gravesend: An Archaeological Desk Study of the Canal Basin and Wider Canal Area Proposed for Redevelopment (Unpublished document). SKE11946.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE11946 Unpublished document: Soder S. Smith L. & Smith V.. 2000. Canal Basin Gravesend: An Archaeological Desk Study of the Canal Basin and Wider Canal Area Proposed for Redevelopment.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Sep 27 2018 1:57PM