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Monument record TR 06 NW 1028 - Probable remains of a jetty, by Harty Ferry, Leysdown
Summary
This structure, consisting of two parallel rows of rounded wooden stakes running from the saltmarsh towards the channel, strongly suggests a jetty. It is thought to be a relatively modern structure, built since 1900.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 01580 65700 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR06NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LEYSDOWN, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Probable remains of jetty (1) Two parallel rows of rounded wooden stakes running from saltmarsh in the direction of the channel. The structure is about 30 m long, and 1.3 m wide. The stakes are up to 1 m high, and 0.1m in diameter. Appears to be quite a modern structure. It may be related to the remains of the jetty that lies further south, but gap there is a 50m gap between them. (2)
<1> 1998, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10204.
<2> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document). SWX12323.
Sources/Archives (2)
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 Two (Ref: 56751) (EWX8626)
Record last edited
Jun 9 2008 12:12PM