Monument record TQ 77 SE 1056 - A storage? tank formerly located by Hoo Fort, Hoo St. Werburgh

Summary

A storage tank at the edge of the boundary of Hoo fort, recorded on the 3rd and 4th edition Ordnance survey maps. A pile of concrete slabs were recorded at this point during a 2004 coastal survey; these could have been used as a revetment, with large square cut posts at the front.

Location

Grid reference TQ 79707 70268 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TQ77SE
County KENT
Civil Parish HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Full Description

Vertical circular feature, Shown on 3rd ed OS (1). Photographs (2,3). No visible remains of a circular vertical in 2004: but there a pile of concrete slabs were located at this point that could have been used as a revetment, with large square cut posts at the front. (4)


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1905-10, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 3rd edition: 1901-1912 (Map). SWX11833.

<2> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9845.

<3> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9575.

<4> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1905-10. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 3rd edition: 1901-1912. 1:2500.
  • <2> Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 3096. print.
  • <3> Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 4127. print.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005.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 (2)

  • Event - Survey: 106G/UK/1444 (Ref: 353) (EWX6413)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)

Record last edited

Jan 17 2008 2:44PM