Maritime record TQ 77 NW 1393 - Remains of a vessel, Higham Creek

Summary

The remains of an unidentified wooden hulk of uncertain date seen resting to the west of the concrete remains of a Second World War Maunsell fort (Monument Number: 1025421) in the mud to the west of Higham Creek. Only part of the wreck is visible, but appears to be approximately 12.5m long. These remains were mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference TQ 7057 7629 (point)
Map sheet TQ77NW
County KENT
Civil Parish HIGHAM, GRAVESHAM, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The remains of an unidentified wooden hulk of uncertain date seen resting at TQ 7057 7630 to the west of the concrete remains of a Second World War Maunsell fort (Monument Number: 1025421) in the mud to the west of Higham Creek. Only part of the wreck is visible, but appears to be approximately 12.5m long. These remains were mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(1)


<1> 1975, MAL/75005 222 19-JAN-1975 (Photograph). SKE58866.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Photograph: 1975. MAL/75005 222 19-JAN-1975. MAL/75005 222 19-JAN-1975.

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 12 2026 5:34PM