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Monument details

HER Number:TQ 87 SE 1230
Type of record:Monument
Name:Possible sea defences, Sharfleet Saltings

Summary

Three rows of parallel stakes, possibly sea defences, Sharfleet Saltings.


Grid Reference:TQ 86072 71742
Map Sheet:TQ87SE
Parish:UPCHURCH, SWALE, KENT

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Three rows of parallel stakes no wattling was seen between the stakes, unknown function. Stakes surrounded by large stones in places. Part of a sea defence? (1)


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Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document).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

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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Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005.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.