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Monument details

HER Number:TQ 77 NW 1140
Type of record:Monument
Name:Array of upright timbers in foreshore at Higham Saltings

Summary

At least six clusters of tightly grouped angled posts in the foreshore at Higham Saltings. They may be mooring posts.


Grid Reference:TQ 70721 75620
Map Sheet:TQ77NW
Parish:HIGHAM, GRAVESHAM, KENT

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At least six clusters of tightly grouped posts in the foreshore all lying at angles. There are possibly two parallel rows perpendicular to the shore. The longest row comprises a 3m long row of squared and round posts. They may be mooring posts? (1)


<1> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year Two Report (Unpublished document). SWX12323.

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Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005.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