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Monument details

HER Number:TQ 87 SE 1227
Type of record:Monument
Name:Possible trackway, Sharp Ness

Summary

Probable trackway or possible revetment, Sharp Ness, Burntwick Island.


Grid Reference:TQ 85462 72748
Map Sheet:TQ87SE
Parish:UPCHURCH, SWALE, KENT

Monument Types

Full description

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Probable trackway or possible revetment. Feature comprised of predominantly roundwood tree elements set into underlying alluvial clay at near-vertical angles, pegging horizontal roundwood timbers. At least one unworked tree element forms part of the structure smaller stakes and wattling are present on the landward side of the structure which measures approximately 4m is aligned east-west. (1)


<1> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.

Sources and further reading

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<1>Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.