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Monument record TQ 77 NE 1416 - ?Post medieval drains on the southern edge of Cooling marsh
Summary
The earthworks of possible post medieval drains can be seen on the southern edge of Cooling marsh north of the village. These ditches are no more than 2m across and are narrower than most of the drainage channels that define the fields on the marshes. They were mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7535 7646 (322m by 98m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | COOLING, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The earthworks of possible post medieval drains can be seen on the southern edge of Cooling marsh north of the village, centred on TQ 7531 7647. These ditches are no more than 2m across and are narrower than most of the drainage channels that define the fields on the marshes. They were mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(1)
<1> RAF, 1947, RAF CPE/UK/1923 4055-4056 16-JAN-1947 (Photograph). SKE58904.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE58904 Photograph: RAF. 1947. RAF CPE/UK/1923 4055-4056 16-JAN-1947. RAF CPE/UK/1923 4055-4056 16-JAN-1947.
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 17 2026 4:45PM