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Monument record TQ 57 SE 1107 - Former site of Swanscombe Cement Works
Summary
The site was established as a quarry in the early 20th century, forming part of the
Swanscombe Works. The Swanscombe Works was one of the largest cement
producers throughout the 20th century, and at its closure in 1990 was the oldest cement producer in the world. Today the area has been redeveloped for residential use. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5978 7491 (234m by 120m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ57SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Archaeology South-East, 2016, LAND AT CRAYLANDS LANE/LONDON ROAD, LITTLE SWANSCOMBE, KENT. HISTORIC BUILDINGS RECORD, (HISTORIC ENGLAND LEVEL 3) (Unpublished document). SKE31665.
<2> Archaeology South-East, January 2005, An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and Walkover Survey of Land adjacent to London Road and Craylands Lane (Little Swanscombe), Swanscombe, Kent (March 2005) (Unpublished document). SKE31035.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SKE31665 Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2016. LAND AT CRAYLANDS LANE/LONDON ROAD, LITTLE SWANSCOMBE, KENT. HISTORIC BUILDINGS RECORD, (HISTORIC ENGLAND LEVEL 3).
- <2>XY SKE31035 Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. January 2005. An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and Walkover Survey of Land adjacent to London Road and Craylands Lane (Little Swanscombe), Swanscombe, Kent (March 2005). [Mapped feature: #106930 cement works, ]
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Desk-Based Assessment and Walkover Survey of Land adjacent to London Road and Craylands Lane, Swanscombe (March 2005) (Ref: Project No. 1996) (EKE14431)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Historic building recording of land at Craylands Lane/London Road, Little Swanscombe, Kent. (Ref: CLI 16) (EKE15388)
Record last edited
Nov 10 2020 7:48PM