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Monument record TQ 87 SW 1129 - Upright timbers, possible fish trap, Bishop Saltings, Gillingham
Summary
Small upright timbers on the foreshore at Bishop Saltings. As there are also traces of wattling, this may possibly be a fish trap. Identified during a 2004 coastal survey.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 81465 70805 (point) GPS derived |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Upright round timbers set at an angle (pointing Northeast). Five timbers visible, between 10cm and 20 cm in diameter. Some traces of wattling at the south side, in firm foreshore mud.(1)
<1> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX12121 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)
Record last edited
Oct 4 2007 2:31PM