TQ 67 SE 1011 - Concrete hardstanding by Shornemead Fort

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Monument record TQ 67 SE 1011 - Concrete hardstanding by Shornemead Fort

Summary

Second World War concrete hardstanding by Shorne Fort

Location

Grid reference	TQ 69171 74841 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet	TQ67SE
District	GRAVESHAM, KENT
Civil Parish	SHORNE, GRAVESHAM, KENT

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Concrete hardstanding shown in photographs (1-9). The hardstanding is still visible during the 2005 coastal survey. It is in good condition with some slight structural failure at its west end. (10)

<1> 1978, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10929.

<2> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10280.

<3> 1941, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10113.

<4> 1944, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10067.

<5> 1944, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10014.

<6> 1942, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10003.

<7> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9860.

<8> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9859.

<9> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9425.

<10> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document). SWX12323.

Sources/Archives (10)

<1> SWX10929 Photograph (Print): 1978. Photograph. TQ6974/2. print.
<2> SWX10280 Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 180. print.
<3> SWX10113 Photograph (Print): 1941. Photograph. 2025. print.
<4> SWX10067 Photograph (Print): 1944. Photograph. 4029. print.
<5> SWX10014 Photograph (Print): 1944. Photograph. 3016. print.
<6> SWX10003 Photograph (Print): 1942. Photograph. 36. print.
<7> SWX9860 Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 4049. print.
<8> SWX9859 Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 4045. print.
<9> SWX9425 Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 4038. print.
<10> SWX12323 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report.

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Protected Status/Designation

Selected Heritage Inventory for Natural England: Shornemead Fort was built in the 1860s as part of a scheme to remodel the forward defences of the Thames to protect the river route to London.

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year Two (Ref: 56751) (EWX8626)

Record last edited

Jan 6 2012 3:04PM