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Monument record TR 35 NW 893 - The 1479 Cut.
Summary
A water channel designed to help scour the River Stour and maintain Sandwich Haven.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3457 5775 (473m by 541m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SANDWICH, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Sandwich Haven was an important port during medieval times but was prone to silting up causing trade to decline. To maintain the viability of the Haven a channel was constructed in AD1479 to assist in the clearing of the silt. (1)
Dover District Council, 2013, Dover District Heritage Strategy (Bibliographic reference). SKE31372.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE31372 Bibliographic reference: Dover District Council. 2013. Dover District Heritage Strategy.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 24 2016 11:21AM