More information : Six concrete pillars in line leading from shore into River Thames. Pillar has names inscribed in concrete, 'F.C. Gomar, 'S. Barnard', 'R. Lucas'.
6 x 5ft square concrete cubes arranged in echelon in front of river wall. At edge of River Thames, Salt Lane, Cliffe. (1)
The earthen remains of part of the Second World War anti-invasion stop line constructed across the Hoo Peninsula from the Medway to the Thames. This section was centred at TQ 7120 7586 and was formed by widening and deepening an existing drainage ditch. This extended over 420m, the north-eastern end terminated at a large quarry, whilst the south-western end terminated at the sea wall. The defences continued over the sea wall in the form of six concrete anti-tank pillars in line leading from shore into River Thames. The structural remains of these anti-tank obstructions were mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project. (2) |