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Monument record TQ 87 SE 1046 - Site of a Beacon at Horseshoe Point, Isle of Grain
Summary
A Beacon at Horseshoe was one of a set of three beacons along the south coast of the Isle of Grain. It was marked on a map of the River Medway from 1910, but the site has since been developed.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8855 7418 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
One of a set of three beacons forming two consetutive measured half miles (others are TQ 87 SE 1042 and TQ 87 SE 1045) shown on a chart from 1910 (1).
<1> Dawson, 1910, River Medway (Chart). SWX9308.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX9308 Chart: Dawson. 1910. River Medway.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Aug 16 2007 4:39PM