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Monument record TR 06 NW 1158 - Wooden stakes and stones on foreshore by Harty Ferry
Summary
Wooden stakes, stones and planks have been found on the shore at Harty Ferry, Isle of Sheppey. It is suggested that this is part of an old sea defence.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 01653 65680 (point) GPS derived |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR06NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LEYSDOWN, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Double row of wooden stakes running parallel to foreshore. About 10m long, the stakes are 0.1m to 0.15m apart, distance to second row is about 0.4m. It has a stone layer on the inland side. The stakes are 0.15 m high, 0.05m in diameter. 6 m further inland, there are wooden planks standing upright in the mud. Possibly part of an old sea defence? (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Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document).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 SWX12323 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005.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 29 2008 4:31PM