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Monument record TR 35 NW 894 - The Green Wall
Summary
A drainage ditch constructed to reclaim land from salt marsh for freshwater pasture.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3393 5809 (670m by 32m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SANDWICH, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The Green Wall, was constructed sometime between 1615 and 1736 by the Borough of Sandwich. The purpose of the Green Wall was not to keep out the tidal waters but to retain fresh water for use in Sandwich. Earthworks such as the Green Wall survive as public footpaths. (1)
<1> Dover District Council, 2013, Dover District Heritage Strategy (Bibliographic reference). SKE31372.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <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 31 2016 11:27AM