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Monument record TQ 77 SE 1505 - Post Medieval or early twentieth century quarrying
Summary
A small area of Post Medieval or early twentieth century quarrying, comprising shallow irregular extractive pits and spoil heaps probably associated with gravel extraction, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and mapped as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project. The workings recorded here damaged the northern part of a Medieval or Post Medieval moated site (monument 416813) which was later completely destroyed by quarrying.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7931 7203 (73m by 69m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
TQ 7931 7203. A small area of Post Medieval or early twentieth century quarrying, comprising shallow irregular extractive pits and spoil heaps probably associated with gravel extraction, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and mapped as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project. The workings recorded here damaged the northern part of a Medieval or Post Medieval moated site (monument 416813) which was later completely destroyed by quarrying. (1)
<1> 1947, NMR RAF/CPE/UK/1923 4094 16-JAN-1947 (Photograph). SKE58977.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE58977 Photograph: 1947. NMR RAF/CPE/UK/1923 4094 16-JAN-1947. NMR RAF/CPE/UK/1923 4094 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 27 2026 2:09PM