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Monument record TQ 77 SE 1168 - Vertical anti landing stakes? Hoo Island, Hoo St. Werburgh
Summary
Staggered rows of long vertical stakes were identified at Hoo Island during a 2004 coastal survey. These stakes may have been used as a defensive obstruction to prevent vessels from landing.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 78211 70578 (point) GPS derived |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<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Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document).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 SWX12121 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005.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
Dec 21 2007 11:19AM