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Monument record TQ 77 NE 1353 - ?Post Medieval sea wall, High Halstow
Summary
The slight earthwork remains of three lengths of bank can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1953. These are situated at the north western corner of High Halstow parish and may possibly be the remains of a post medieval sea wall. Lidar indicates that some part of this earthwork may still survive. This site was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7603 7920 (348m by 104m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | HIGH HALSTOW, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The slight earthwork remains of three lengths of bank can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1953. These are situated at the north western corner of High Halstow parish (centred on TQ 7603 7917) and may possibly be the remains of a post medieval sea wall. Lidar indicates that some part of this earthwork may still survive. This site was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(1-2)
<1> RAF, 1953, RAF 82/713 56-58 6-FEB-1953 (Photograph). SKE58837.
<2> Environment Agency, 2001, LIDAR TQ7679 Environment Agency D0015749 APR-2001 (Unspecified Type). SKE58838.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)
Record last edited
Mar 6 2026 4:13PM