Monument record TQ 87 SW 1072 - Wharf, Stoke Creek Crossing, Stoke Saltings

Summary

A Wharf at Stoke Creek Crossing was marked on the Ordnance survey 3rd edition map (c.1905-1922). This structure was visible in 2004 during an assessment of the north Kent coast by Wessex Archaeology. The remains of the wharf can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1946. Access to the wharf from the village was via Creek Lane. Although the wharf is not marked on the Ordnance Survey map before 1896 it is likely that this area was used as such prior to this date. Although there still is a wharf in operation in this location This feature was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 82765 74652 (41m by 25m)
Map sheet TQ87SW
County KENT
Civil Parish STOKE, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Full Description

Wharf identified on the 3rd ed OS map (1). Seen in 2004. The position of this monument at TQ82757466 was updated to its present position (2)

The remains of a post medieval wharf can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1946. This wharf was situated on Stoke Creek, south east of Stoke (TQ 8276 7465). Access to the wharf from the village was via Creek Lane. Although the wharf is not marked on the Ordnance Survey map before 1896 it is likely that this area was used as such prior to this date. This feature was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.(3-4)


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1893-7, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898 (Map). SWX11832.

<2> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.

<3> RAF, 1946, RAF 106G/UK/1444 3046, 3048 1-MAY-1946 (Photograph). SKE59184.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1862-1875, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875 (Map). SWX11831.

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  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1893-7. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898. 1:2500.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.
  • <3> Photograph: RAF. 1946. RAF 106G/UK/1444 3046, 3048 1-MAY-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1444 3046, 3048 1-MAY-1946.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1862-1875. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875. 1:2500.

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  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)

Record last edited

Sep 17 2026 4:42PM