Monument record TQ 87 SW 1009 - Lozenge shaped feature, possible Saltpans, Stoke Ooze

Summary

An oval/lozenge shaped feature was identified on the Stoke shoal in a chart from 1802 of the Medway and Thames. The fact that this feature appeared to be divided into four parts has led to the interpretation that these were Saltpans.

Location

Grid reference TQ 8488 7420 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TQ87SW
County KENT
Civil Parish STOKE, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Lozenge shaped feature shown on Stoke Shoal on a chart of 1802 (1). Feature is subdivided into 4 sections. It will have been extent enough in 1802 to have been visable form the river. Possible saltpans ?


<1> D. Steel, 1802, Medway and Thames (Chart). SWX8090.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Chart: D. Steel. 1802. Medway and Thames. chart.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 3 2012 4:12PM