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Monument record TR 06 NW 1159 - Wooden stake construction on foreshore by Harty Ferry
Summary
Four to five rows of parallel, rounded wooden stakes have been found on the foreshore at Harty Ferry, Leysdown. The main rows are perpendicular to the foreshore with one or possibly two rows running parallel to the shoreline. This could be the remains of a landing stage.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 01778 65698 (point) GPS derived |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR06NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LEYSDOWN, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Several (4-5) rows of parallel rounded wooden stakes running perpendicular to the foreshore. The rows are 10 m long, and overall 8m wide. The stakes are between 0.3m-0.8m high, and 0.06m-0.1m in diameter. There is one, or possibly two rows running parallel to the foreshore connecting the rows. Remains of a wide and short jetty? (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Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document).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 SWX12323 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005.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 4:37PM