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Monument record TR 06 NW 21 - Site of beacon, Isle of Harty, Leysdown
Summary
There is documentary evidence for the location of a beacon at this location. These beacons went out of use in 1640, and no remains are visible on the ground.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 017 673 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR06NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LEYSDOWN, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A beacon is shown on the Isle of Harty (see Illustration card) on William Lambarde's "Carde" of c. 1570 showing 52 beacons in Kent. They dropped out of use after 1640. (1) Not identified on the ground but most probably sited at or near the 18th/19th century Telegraph Station at TR 0178 6734 (2) or see monument TR 06 NW 1002 (3). Additional reference (4).
<1> Arch Cant 46 1934 facing 77 (H T White) (OS Card Reference). SKE35200.
<2> F1 CFW 22-FEB-65 (OS Card Reference). SKE42702.
<3> Wilkinson, Paul, 2000, The Swale District. An Archaeological Survey commisioned by Swale Borough Council (Unpublished document). SWX9332.
<4> Field report for monument TR 06 NW 21 - February, 1965 (Bibliographic reference). SKE5261.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SKE35200 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 46 1934 facing 77 (H T White). [Mapped feature: #40423 beacon, ]
- <2> SKE42702 OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 22-FEB-65.
- <3> SWX9332 Unpublished document: Wilkinson, Paul. 2000. The Swale District. An Archaeological Survey commisioned by Swale Borough Council. Parts 1 & 2.
- <4> SKE5261 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TR 06 NW 21 - February, 1965.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 18 2021 2:30PM