Monument record TR 06 NW 1152 - Groynes defending length of coastline, Leysdown

Summary

Groynes defending length of coastline, Leysdown, 1st-3rd ed OS

Location

Grid reference TR 044 696 (point)
Map sheet TR06NW
District SWALE, KENT
Civil Parish LEYSDOWN, SWALE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Groynes defending length of coastline, Leysdown, 1st-3rd ed OS (1,2,3). The groynes are still on foreshore and in use. They appear in fair condition, except for minor damage. A second row of groynes now largely buried is visible up to 20-30m out from modern groyne lines,the timbers of this line of groynes are abraded and in varying condition. (4)


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1862-1875, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875 (Map). SWX11831.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1893-7, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898 (Map). SWX11832.

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

<4> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document). SWX12323.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1862-1875. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1893-7. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1905-10. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 3rd edition: 1901-1912. 1:2500.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report.

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

Mar 14 2001 12:00AM