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Monument record TQ 67 SW 1699 - Former site of Tramways, associated chalk quarries at Rosherville, Northfleet.
Summary
Tramways are visible on historic OS maps of the area from the end of the 19th century onwards. These appear to connect to the chalk the quarrys at Rosherville and terminate at a quay on the southern banks of the River Thames. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6316 7412 (136m by 853m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| Civil Parish | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Tramways are visisble on historic OS maps of the area from the end of the 19th century onwards. These appear to connect to the chalk the quarrys at Rosherville and terminate at a quay on the southern banks of the River Thames. (1-2) The tramways appear to have been removed by the time the 3rd edition OS map had been produced. (3) it is not known if any remnants of this feature are still present.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1862-1875, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875 (Map). SWX11831.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1893-7, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898 (Map). SWX11832.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1928-1947, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947 (Map). SKE12644.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SWX11831 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1862-1875. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #107532 Tramway, ]
- <2> SWX11832 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1893-7. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 2nd edition : 1893-1898. 1:2500.
- <3> SKE12644 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1928-1947. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 4th edition 1928-1947.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 18 2020 2:22PM