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Monument record TQ 77 SE 1169 - Disused railway, Hoo Island, Hoo St. Werburgh
Summary
Extensive remains of an old railway located on the western side of Hoo Island during a 2004 coastal survey. Ceramic remains amongst the track are thought to have been used to hold the sleepers in place. The tracks were also seen to be reused further along the coast.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 78782 70450 (1151m by 598m) GPS derived |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Extensive remnant of old railway and a row of vertical iron bars. Sections of the track are out of situ, and the presence of ceramic tiles is possibly to hold sleepers in place. The reuse of tracks seen at point TQ 77 SE 1167 further along coast.(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Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document).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 SWX12121 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005.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
Aug 20 2010 3:00PM