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Farmstead record TQ 77 NW 1277 - Sheepfold

Summary

The site of a former 19th - 20th century sheep fold and sheep wash recorded on historic OS maps of second and third epoch (1896-1908). It is no longer depicted on the fourth epoch OS map of 1939. The map sources depict at least one enclosed building within an area enclosed on three sides by drainage ditches within the low-lying marsh.

Location

Grid reference	TQ 7188 7729 (point)
Map sheet	TQ77NW
County	KENT
Civil Parish	CLIFFE AND CLIFFE WOODS, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority	MEDWAY

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Type and Period (1)

SHEEP FOLD (Post Medieval - 1800 AD to 1800 AD)

Full Description

Type: Loose courtyard with working agricultural buildings on one side
Position: Isolated position
Survivial: Farmstead completely demolished
Notes: Sheepfold
(1-2)

The site of a former 19th - 20th century sheep fold and sheep wash recorded on historic OS maps of second and third epoch (1896-1908) at approximately TQ 7188 7729. It is no longer depicted on the fourth epoch OS map of 1939. The map sources depict at least one enclosed building within an area enclosed on three sides by drainage ditches within the low-lying marsh. This area of mash has now been destroyed through clay quarrying for the local cement industry. (3-4)

<1> Forum Heritage Services, 2012, Kent Farmsteads & Landscape Project (Unpublished document). SKE18075.

<2> English Heritage, 2009, Historic Farmsteads: A Manual for Mapping (Unpublished document). SKE18076.

<3> Ordinance Survey, 1896, Ordnance Survey: Kent Epoch 2, 1:2500 1896 (Map). SKE55862.

<3> Ordinance Survey, 1908, Ordnance Survey: Kent Epoch 3, 1:2500 1908 (Map). SKE55863.

<5> Historic England, Historic England Archive (Archive). SKE58560.

Sources/Archives (5)

<1> SKE18075 Unpublished document: Forum Heritage Services. 2012. Kent Farmsteads & Landscape Project.
<2> SKE18076 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2009. Historic Farmsteads: A Manual for Mapping.
<3> SKE55862 Map: Ordinance Survey. 1896. Ordnance Survey: Kent Epoch 2, 1:2500 1896.
<3> SKE55863 Map: Ordinance Survey. 1908. Ordnance Survey: Kent Epoch 3, 1:2500 1908.
<5> SKE58560 Archive: Historic England. Historic England Archive.

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)

Record last edited

Sep 11 2025 11:19AM