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Monument record TQ 77 NW 1017 - Remains of a jetty at Higham Creek, Cliffe
Summary
Double line of piles c.50m in length; interpreted as the remains of jetty at Higham Creek by Cliffe Fort. Identified during a 2005 coastal survey.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 70658 76502 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | CLIFFE AND CLIFFE WOODS, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Double line of piles, remains of jetty (1-4).. Wooden squared piles in a double row. Height about 4m, and each pile about 0.4m x0.4 m. The structure is approximately 50m. Probably part of WX17905. Wooden plank construction remains lying beneath it, probably part of wreck KE14888. Row of small stakes crossing the jetty. (5)
<1> 1993, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10973.
<2> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9858.
<3> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9635.
<4> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9425.
<5> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document). SWX12323.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX10973 Photograph (Print): 1993. Photograph. TQ7076/29. print.
- <2> SWX9858 Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 4041. print.
- <3> SWX9635 Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 1076. print.
- <4> SWX9425 Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 4038. print.
- <5> SWX12323 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005.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
Sep 27 2007 11:50AM