Maritime record TQ 77 SE 1091 - Derelict barge, probably concrete fuel lighter, Folly Point

Summary

The remains of a post medieval or 20th century barge is situated to the south of Folly Point, the south-east corner of Hoo Island. This probable concrete fuel lighter can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007 and was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference TQ 79610 70178 (point)
Map sheet TQ77SE
County KENT
Civil Parish HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT

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Full Description

The remains of a post medieval or 20th century barge is situated to the south of Folly Point, the south-east corner of Hoo Island at TQ 7961 7017. This probable concrete fuel lighter can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007 and was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(1) Seen in 2004: Cracks in the structure were visible and holes were noted in the hull. (10)


<1> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10370.

<2> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10400.

<3> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11176.

<4> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11178.

<5> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11179.

<6> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11180.

<7> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11181.

<8> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11188.

<9> 1994, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11189.

<10> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.

Sources/Archives (10)

  • <1> Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 54. print.
  • <2> Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 146. print.
  • <3> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7970/14. print.
  • <4> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7970/16. print.
  • <5> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7970/17. print.
  • <6> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7970/18. print.
  • <7> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7970/19. print.
  • <8> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7970/8. print.
  • <9> Photograph (Print): 1994. Photograph. TQ7970/9. print.
  • <10> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.

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  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)

Record last edited

Apr 30 2024 3:39PM