Monument record TQ 77 NW 1160 - Possible remains of a seawall on foreshore by Redham Mead, Cliffe

Summary

Bow-shaped row of wooden stakes covered by stone embankments, posts and stones. The possible remains of a seawall on foreshore by Redham Mead. Identified during a survey in 2005.

Location

Grid reference TQ 70993 77806 (point) GPS derived
Map sheet TQ77NW
County KENT
Civil Parish CLIFFE AND CLIFFE WOODS, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Bow-shaped row of three small squared wooden stakes running perpendicular to foreshore. 1.2 m long. Stakes 0.03m x 0.02m, 0.1m high. Several more singular stakes and rounded posts in this area of foreshore, probably of different ages. Partly covered by stone embankments, posts and stones continuing several hundred metres to north. Partial remains of an old seawall? (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Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document).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> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005.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

Sep 21 2007 11:23AM