Monument record TQ 77 SE 1044 - A probable anti-tank defensive bollard, near Cockham Wood, Hoo St. Werburgh

Summary

A concrete block was identified on the foreshore by Cockham Wood from aerial photographs taken in 1947. This is quite possibly the remains of an anti-invasion defensive bollard. It was not visible during a 2004 coastal survey.

Location

Grid reference TQ 77060 71181 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TQ77SE
County KENT
Civil Parish HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9755.

<2> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 5196. print.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One 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 One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)

Record last edited

Jan 17 2008 2:54PM