Monument record TR 36 NE 473 - Site of the broad stairs, a medieval route up from the harbour

Summary

A route, consisting of stairs, ran up from the harbour towards the shrine now beneath Old St Mary's Chapel. These stairs were improved in the 14th and 17th centuries, the later improvements consisting of broad stairs, a suggested origin for the towns modern name.

Location

Grid reference TR 3982 6788 (point)
Map sheet TR36NE
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish BROADSTAIRS AND ST PETERS, THANET, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Simon Gerrard, 2010, Information provided by Simon Gerrard regarding Broadstairs (Verbal communication). SKE16033.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Verbal communication: Simon Gerrard. 2010. Information provided by Simon Gerrard regarding Broadstairs.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Apr 13 2010 10:47AM