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Monument record TR 02 NE 131 - Former site of sheephut near church lane, New Romney
Summary
Former site of sheephut on the Romney Marsh.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 0516 2564 (1m by 0m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR02NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ST MARY IN THE MARSH, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A 19th century sheepfold building used by shepherds or lookers during the seasons of lambing as a place to stay. A 10ft by 10ft brick structure with timber beams supporting the tiled roof. Also a brick chimney on one wall of the building with a fireplace and fitted stove for the shepherd to cook on. Situated on the edges of field boundaries and fences. None of the sheepfold remains today; though shown on 4th edition OS mapping it is not visible on ariel photos from 1990. (1)
Photo of building (1)
<1> Carpenter, 1997, Sheephouses on Romney Marsh, page 26 (Monograph). SKE16118.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE16118 Monograph: Carpenter. 1997. Sheephouses on Romney Marsh. page 26.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 19 2012 9:34AM