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Monument record TQ 77 NW 1137 - Lines of round wooden posts parallel to the sea wall at Higham Saltings
Summary
Long rows of stakes by Higham Saltings, some running parallel to the sea wall, and extending for 40m one row shows some evidence of horizontal cross timbers
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 70888 75674 (point) GPS derived |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HIGHAM, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Long rows of stakes, some running parallel to the sea wall, and extending for 40m. There are lines perpendicular to the shore at either end. The one at the west end makes a L -shape, these piles are rounded, and 0.1m in diameter. The eastern row show some evidence of horizontal cross timbers. (1)
<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Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document).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 SWX12323 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005.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
May 19 2006 12:00AM