Monument record TQ 67 SE 294 - Earthwork of a mound in Shorne

Summary

The earthwork of a possible medieval or post medieval windmill mound can be seen on Shorne Hill on aerial photographs taken in 1951 and 2003. This circular mound, which measures 13m in diameter, has traces of a ditch on the southern side and a depression at its centre. It s situated almost 40m to the north of the remains of the mid to late-18th century Shorne Windmill (NMR 413763). This earthwork was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 6893 7130 (23m by 23m)
Map sheet TQ67SE
County KENT
District GRAVESHAM, KENT
Civil Parish SHORNE, GRAVESHAM, KENT

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

A mound is visable as a earthwork in aerial photos from 2003 in Shorne. It is 13m and consists of a single circular earth mound. (1)

The earthwork of a possible medieval or post medieval windmill mound can be seen on Shorne Hill on aerial photographs taken in 1951. This circular mound, which measures 13m in diameter, has traces of a ditch on the southern side and a depression at its centre. It s situated almost 40m to the north of the remains of the mid to late-18th century Shorne Windmill (NMR 413763) at TQ 6893 7130. This earthwork was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(2)


<1> Kent County Council, 1987-, Kent County Council: holding record (Miscellaneous Material). SKE59004.

<2> RAF, 1951, NMR RAF 540/636 3004-3005 3-DEC-1951 (Photograph). SKE58424.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Miscellaneous Material: Kent County Council. 1987-. Kent County Council: holding record.
  • <2> Photograph: RAF. 1951. NMR RAF 540/636 3004-3005 3-DEC-1951. NMR RAF 540/636 3004-3005 3-DEC-1951.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)

Record last edited

Sep 8 2026 3:35PM