Monument record TQ 87 NE 1003 - Site of an Anchorage in Yantlett Creek, Allhallows

Summary

Anchorage at the mouth of Yantlett Creek was marked on a chart of 1774. It was no longer visible during a survey of the north Kent coast by Wessex Archaeology in 2005, although elements of the anchorage may survive under the water.

Location

Grid reference TQ 8531 7876 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TQ87NE
County KENT
Civil Parish ALLHALLOWS, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Anchorage in Yanlett Creek, marked on a chart of 1774 AD. (1) No visible remains during the coastal survey of 2005, this can be expected of an anchorage, and some debris or material associated with the anchorage may survive underwater (2)


<1> McKenzie, 1774, Coast of Kent from North Foreland to Isle of Sheppey (Chart). SWX8104.

<2> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document). SWX12323.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Chart: McKenzie. 1774. Coast of Kent from North Foreland to Isle of Sheppey. chart.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005.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 27 2018 10:49AM