Monument record TQ 87 NE 1033 - Possible salt works, North Levels, Isle of Grain

Summary

The remains of a possible salt making site may be suggested by grid pattern in cropmarks and drainage on North Levels.

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Grid reference TQ 86439 78191 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TQ87NE
County KENT
Civil Parish ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Full Description

Grid pattern in cropmarks and drainage, salt making site ? Photographs (1-3).

Mentioned in Isle of Grain Historic Area Assessment conducted by English Heritage in 2014. "Another salt works was operating beside Yantlet Creek in the 18th century, apparently established in 1744 by a Mr Mason, but had ceased by the end of the century" (4).


<1> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10270.

<2> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10248.

<3> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9481.

<4> English Heritage, 2014, Isle of Grain, Hoo Peninsula, Kent: Historic area assessment (Monograph). SKE29397.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 147. print.
  • <2> Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 79. print.
  • <3> Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 3015. print.
  • <4> Monograph: English Heritage. 2014. Isle of Grain, Hoo Peninsula, Kent: Historic area assessment.

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Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Isle of Grain, Hoo Peninsula: Historic Area Assessment (EKE15428)

Record last edited

Nov 2 2016 1:07PM