Maritime record TQ 77 SE 1036 - Derelict barge/lighter, by Hoo Fort

Summary

The remains of a post medieval or 20th century barge is situated at the south-east corner of Folly Point, Hoo Island. It is the southern of two barges situated in a breach in the sea defences (see also 1542767). This can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007 and was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference TQ 7970 7025 (point)
Map sheet TQ77SE
County KENT
Civil Parish HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT

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Derelict barge/lighter. Photographs (1,2) Seen in 2004. Appeared to be in a fair condition (3)
The remains of a post medieval or 20th century barge is located at the south-east corner of Folly Point, Hoo Island at TQ 7971 7025. It is the southern of two barges situated in a breach in the sea defences (see also 1542767). This can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2007 and was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(5)

Archive: MD003098 Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project: TQ 87 S E Material still held by Aerial Survey.


<1> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10370.

<2> 2000, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10400.

<3> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.

<4> Next Perspectives, 2007, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ7970 21-APR-2007 (Photograph). SKE55982.

<5> English Heritage, 2013, Hoo Peninsula, Kent. Hoo Peninsula Historic Landscape Project (Bibliographic reference). SKE31432.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 54. print.
  • <2> Photograph (Print): 2000. Photograph. 146. print.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.
  • <4> Photograph: Next Perspectives. 2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ7970 21-APR-2007. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TQ7970 21-APR-2007.
  • <5> Bibliographic reference: English Heritage. 2013. Hoo Peninsula, Kent. Hoo Peninsula Historic Landscape Project.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)

Record last edited

Apr 30 2024 3:40PM