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Building record TQ 77 NW 1209 - Higham Creek Second World War anti-invasion obstruction, Higham Creek
Summary
Second World War anti-invasion obstacle consisting of six concrete blocks oriented W-E, on the beach and straddling the sea wall at the side of Higham Creek, with a short length of connected anti-tank ditch running E. Together, these formed part of the GHQ Line dating from 1940. Probably decommissioned by late 1943. There is a pillbox about 45 m to the SE which may be connected (PUID 10142)
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7099 7578 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HIGHAM, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> RAF, 11/10/46, Aerial photograph of Higham Marshes and Cliffe Marshes (Photograph). Ske13912.
<2> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Site visit by VTC Smith 1995 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<3> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9858.
<4> 1941, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10111.
<5> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document). SWX12323.
<6> historic england, 2014, Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project: Second World War Stop Line: Hoo St Werburgh to Higham Marshes. Research Report 9-2014. (Bibliographic reference). SKE31599.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SKE13912 Photograph: RAF. 11/10/46. Aerial photograph of Higham Marshes and Cliffe Marshes.
- <2> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Site visit by VTC Smith 1995.
- <3> SWX9858 Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 4041. print.
- <4> SWX10111 Photograph (Print): 1941. Photograph. 2045. print.
- <5> SWX12323 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report.
- <6> SKE31599 Bibliographic reference: historic england. 2014. Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project: Second World War Stop Line: Hoo St Werburgh to Higham Marshes. Research Report 9-2014..
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project, Kent: Second World War Stop Line: Hoo St Werburgh to Higham Marshes, Archaeological Report (Ref: 9-2014) (EKE15035)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year Two (Ref: 56751) (EWX8626)
Record last edited
Sep 27 2018 2:24PM