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Monument record TQ 76 NE 1012 - Site of Oyster pits on Gillingham Marshes, Gilllingham
Summary
Square cut Oyster pits, on Gillingham Marshes; marked on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map (c.1858-1873). These features are also visible on the subsequent historic edition maps (c.1898-1940) but are unlabeled.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7895 6916 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Square cut in saltmarsh. Cut marked as 'Oyster Pits' on 1st ed OS (1). Feature marked on 2nd and 3rd ed OS but unlabeled (2,3) and photographs (4-7).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1862-1875, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875 (Map). SWX11831.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1893-7, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898 (Map). SWX11832.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1905-10, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 3rd edition: 1901-1912 (Map). SWX11833.
<4> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9737.
<5> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9738.
<6> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9743.
<7> 1941, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9971.
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX11831 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1862-1875. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875. 1:2500.
- <2> SWX11832 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1893-7. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898. 1:2500.
- <3> SWX11833 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1905-10. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 3rd edition: 1901-1912. 1:2500.
- <4> SWX9737 Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 5106. print.
- <5> SWX9738 Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 5108. print.
- <6> SWX9743 Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 5146. print.
- <7> SWX9971 Photograph (Print): 1941. Photograph. 95. print.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 14 2007 11:19AM