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Monument record TQ 97 SW 1007 - Oyster fisheries at Minster in Sheppey
Summary
Small oyster fishery belonging to the Manor of Minster from 17th century
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9338 7496 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ97SW |
| Civil Parish | SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Earliest references to the small oyster fishery belonging to the Manor of Minster date to 20 November 1657. The Manor was bought in 1799 but the Cheyney Rock oyster gorund and foreshore rights were retained. (1).
<1> Goodsall, Robert H, 1965, Oyster fisheries on the North Kent coast (Article in serial). SWX9334.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX9334 Article in serial: Goodsall, Robert H. 1965. Oyster fisheries on the North Kent coast. 80, 118-151.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Document survey of oyster fisheries on the north Kent coast (EWX6639)
Record last edited
Jun 2 2000 2:10PM