Monument record TQ 77 SW 1176 - Undated trackway, west of Chattenden

An informal trackway of uncertain date, located on the lower part of the slopes to the west of Chattenden, is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and has been mapped as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project. The trackway, centred at TQ 7461 7239 in the gap between Haven Street Wood and Stone Horse Wood, is defined by deep parallel wheel ruts 368m long. It seems to be of twentieth century origin, and is located within the area of the First World War military training ground (Monument 1545095) below Chattenden Barracks. The trackway could also be associated with a Second World War military installation or anti aircrfat gun emplacement (Monument 1546706) or with the dismantling of military sites after the war. A similar trackway, following a roughly parallel course, lies 25-30m to the west (Monument 1548392). (1)

<1> 1952, NMR RAF/58/856 4163 24-APR-1952 (Photograph). SKE58978.