Monument record TQ 87 NW 1101 - Egypt Marsh Farm or Egypt Marshes Farm, St Mary Hoo Parish.

Summary

This feature is recorded in the English Heritage Historic Area Assessment of St Mary Hoo Parish. This feature comprises Egypt Marsh Farm or Egypt Marshes Farm, St Mary Hoo Parish. The exact location of this marshland farmstead is unknown, however, it is reported to have been part merged with Ross's Farm MKE83431.

Location

Grid reference TQ 8013 7663 (point)
Map sheet TQ87NW
County KENT
Civil Parish ST MARY HOO, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Full Description

This feature is recorded in the English Heritage Historic Area Assessment for St Mary Hoo Parish. Egypt Marsh Farm or Egypt Marshes Farm, St Mary Hoo Parish - the exact location of this marshland farmstead is unknown, however, it is reported to have been part merged with Ross's Farm MKE83431. The nearby Egypt Bay in the parish may be a possible location. The report states: "Isolated farmsteads were established on the low-lying marshland, such as Egypt Marshes Farm, Lowlands Farm and Swigshole Farm, along with shepherds or 'lookers' cottages…During the 19th century Egypt Marsh Farm was merged with part of Ross Farm [MKE83431]". (1)


historic england, 2014, Hoo Peninsula Outline Historic Area Assessment: St Mary Hoo Parish. Research Report 2014-52 (Bibliographic reference). SKE31593.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Bibliographic reference: historic england. 2014. Hoo Peninsula Outline Historic Area Assessment: St Mary Hoo Parish. Research Report 2014-52.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Hoo Peninsula Outline Historic Area Assessment: St Mary Hoo Parish. Research Report 2014-52 (Ref: Research Report Series 2014-52) (EKE15028)

Record last edited

Feb 20 2018 12:12PM