Monument record TQ 67 SW 1032 - Henly's Jetty, Gravesend

Summary

Henly's Jetty wqas established in this location, on the southern banks of the River Thames early in the 20th century upon the establishment of Henlys cable factory immediately to the south of it (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 63441 74509 (64m by 60m) (2 map features)
Map sheet TQ67SW
Civil Parish GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT
District GRAVESHAM, KENT

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Full Description

Henly's Jetty marked on the 3rd and 4th ed OS map (1,2). This was associated with the cable factory located immediately to the south. It was still present in 2008 and consisted of a wooden jetty with iron fittings. It has a modern elevated conveyor resting on it supported out to the jetty frontage on a configuration of piles but has recently been demolished. (3)


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1905-10, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 3rd edition: 1901-1912 (Map). SWX11833.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1928-1947, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947 (Map). SKE12644.

<3> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document). SWX12323.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 1905-10. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 3rd edition: 1901-1912. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #107539 jetty, ]
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1928-1947. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report.

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  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year Two (Ref: 56751) (EWX8626)

Record last edited

Sep 18 2020 5:14PM