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Monument record TQ 57 NE 1083 - Hard, Swanscombe Marshes
Summary
Possible hard or remains of a wharf by Swanscombe Marshes. There is evidence of a plank frontage/retaining wall.
Location accurate to 2m based on available information
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 59670 75653 (point) GPS derived |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ57NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A possible hard, or remains of a wharf in a small bay on foreshore. It is about 20m long and vertical piles and stakes are visible 4-5m shoreward. The area contains lots of chalk rubble and debris. The timbers are squared 0.1m x 0.1m, some cross timbers are visible, and there is evidence of a plank frontage/retaining wall. (1)
Location accurate to 2m based on available information
<1> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document). SWX12323.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX12323 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two 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 Two (Ref: 56751) (EWX8626)
Record last edited
Oct 4 2019 2:54PM