Monument record TQ 87 NW 1101 - Egypt Marsh Farm or Egypt Marshes Farm, St Mary Hoo Parish.
Summary
Location
Grid reference | TQ 8013 7663 (point) |
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Map sheet | TQ87NW |
County | KENT |
Civil Parish | ST MARY HOO, MEDWAY, KENT |
Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Type and Period (1)
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)
- --- SKE31593 Bibliographic reference: historic england. 2014. Hoo Peninsula Outline Historic Area Assessment: St Mary Hoo Parish. Research Report 2014-52.
Finds (0)
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