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Monument record TQ 85 NW 351 - Adlington Mill, Thurnham
Summary
Adlington Mill is mentioned in 1086 and then finally in 1269-70. The Mill does not appear on the 1st edition OS Map (1862-75). A pond (TQ 85 NW 352) visible on the Heritage Tithe Map at the site may have been associated with the mill.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8115 5733 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ85NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | THURNHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Adlington Mill is mentioned in 1086 and then finally in 1269-70. The Mill does not appear on the 1st edition OS Map (1862-75). (1) RJ Spain believed the mill to have been located near the pond. (1)
A pond (TQ 85 NW 352) visible on the Heritage Tithe Map and 1st and 2nd edition OS maps at the site may have been associated with the mill. (2, 3)
<1> Spain RJ, 1967, The Len Water-Mills (Article in serial). SKE54537.
<2> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 1st edition 1862-1875): Landmark Epoch 1 (Map). SKE30964.
<3> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2 (Map). SKE30965.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Excavations along the route of the East Kent Access route (A256) - Zone 6 (EKE22402)
Record last edited
Jan 28 2026 1:42PM