Monument record TQ 77 NW 1073 - The earthwork remains of a small oval mound

Summary

The earthwork remains of a small oval mound measuring 13m x 226m which may be an example of the stock refuge mounds constructed in the 19th century or earlier on low-lying pasture within the marshlands of the Hoo Peninsula and the margins of the Thames Estuary. This mound was recorded as a one of a group of eight within a single Monument record : 416625, linked to a number of Roman finds and the sites of possible Roman pottery kilns in the vicinity. However, studies on the occurrence of mounds and the rates of sediment build up since the Roman period in the marshes within the Hoo Peninsula indicates that the Roman finds and structures here would be up to a metre below the current ground surface. These mounds appear to lie above the post medieval ridge and furrow thought to be part of the land improvement undertaken here.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 7411 7714 (28m by 28m)
Map sheet TQ77NW
County KENT
Civil Parish CLIFFE AND CLIFFE WOODS, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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<1> Mr L C Batchelor Wharf Farm Cliffe (OS Card Reference). SKE47397.

<2> Cant 6' (JH Evans July 1951) (OS Card Reference). SKE38485.

<3> E Geary (FI) 25-JUN-59 (OS Card Reference). SKE41520.

<4> F1 FGA 10-NOV-64 (OS Card Reference). SKE42911.

<5> Inf:RF Hutchings Schoolmaster Courtsole Farm Cliffe (OS Card Reference). SKE44442.

<6> Oral: RF Hutchings (OS Card Reference). SKE48089.

<7> F2 ASP 15-AUG-66 (OS Card Reference). SKE43114.

<8> Field report for monument TQ 77 NW 5 - November, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4217.

<9> Field report for monument TQ 77 NW 5 - August, 1966 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4218.

<10> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9443.

<11> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9448.

<12> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9863.

<13> RAF, 1953, NMR RAF/82/713 0504 06-FEB-1953 (Photograph). SKE57183.

<14> Spurrell FCJ,, 1885, Early Sites and Embankments on the Margins of the Thames Estuary (Article in serial). SKE53799.

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  • <1> OS Card Reference: Mr L C Batchelor Wharf Farm Cliffe.
  • <2> OS Card Reference: Cant 6' (JH Evans July 1951).
  • <3> OS Card Reference: E Geary (FI) 25-JUN-59.
  • <4> OS Card Reference: F1 FGA 10-NOV-64.
  • <5> OS Card Reference: Inf:RF Hutchings Schoolmaster Courtsole Farm Cliffe.
  • <6> OS Card Reference: Oral: RF Hutchings.
  • <7> OS Card Reference: F2 ASP 15-AUG-66.
  • <8> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 77 NW 5 - November, 1964.
  • <9> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 77 NW 5 - August, 1966.
  • <10> Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 4054. print.
  • <11> Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 4068. print.
  • <12> Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 4057. print.
  • <13> Photograph: RAF. 1953. NMR RAF/82/713 0504 06-FEB-1953. NMR RAF/82/713 0504 06-FEB-1953.
  • <14> Article in serial: Spurrell FCJ,. 1885. Early Sites and Embankments on the Margins of the Thames Estuary. Archaeological Journal 42.

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Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)
  • Intrusive Event: WHARFE FARM (Ref: EI 15581) (EKE4375)

Record last edited

Oct 16 2024 9:36AM