Monument record TR 36 SW 72 - Dock remains, Minster

Summary

The remains of a dock system have been reported just to the south of the churchyard wall in Minster and also at Durlock. These docks are thought to be the remains of piers or quays built of heavy stone slabs with iron mooring rings. Reportedly sighted during work to lay pipes and cables in the area at a depth of 2m, they may also be part of a local oral tradition or legend. It is uncertain what period these features date from.

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Grid reference Centred TR 311 641 (265m by 83m) (2 map features)
Map sheet TR36SW
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish MINSTER, THANET, KENT

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TR 311 642 and TR 314 643 Ancient Dock remains. According to deep rooted and abiding local legend the remains of piersor quays built of heavy stone slabs and having iron mooring rings havebeen encountered in both these locations during the laying of pipes and cables. They are described as having been seen at a depth of 2 m. The former NGR is the more firm and often quoted site. This locates the remains in a coal merchant's yard just S of the churchyard wall. (1) Additional refernece (2-3)


<1> Isle of Thanet Arch Unit Sites and Mons Archive 1988 Rec no 128 (OS Card Reference). SKE44568.

<2> D R J Perkins, Archaeological evaluation, Conyngham Rd, Minster (Unpublished document). SKe6632.

<3> D R J Perkins, Archaeological evaluation, Conyngham Rd, Minster (Unpublished document). SKE6632.

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  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: Isle of Thanet Arch Unit Sites and Mons Archive 1988 Rec no 128. [Mapped feature: #66495 dock, ]
  • <2> Unpublished document: D R J Perkins. Archaeological evaluation, Conyngham Rd, Minster.
  • <3> Unpublished document: D R J Perkins. Archaeological evaluation, Conyngham Rd, Minster.

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Record last edited

Nov 12 2024 10:45AM