Monument record TQ 77 SW 1147 - The earthwork remains of a post medieval chalk pit

Summary

The earthwork remains of a post medieval chalk pit can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 1947. This pit was situated to the east of Wainscott. It is depicted on the 1886 first edition Ordnance Survey map, labelled 'Old Chalk Pit'. This earthwork, which has since been levelled, was mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 7499 7056 (122m by 96m)
Map sheet TQ77SW
County KENT
Civil Parish FRINDSBURY EXTRA, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> RAF, 1947, RAF CPE/UK/2303 5165-5166 10-SEP-1947 (Photograph). SKE56035.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1886, Kent 1:2500 1886 (Map). SKE56041.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Photograph: RAF. 1947. RAF CPE/UK/2303 5165-5166 10-SEP-1947. RAF CPE/UK/2303 5165-5166 10-SEP-1947.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1886. Kent 1:2500 1886.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (3)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: Hoo Peninsula, Kent. Hoo Peninsula Historic Landscape Project (Ref: Research Report Series no 21-2013) (EKE15020)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: Hoo Peninsula, Kent. Hoo Peninsula Historic Landscape Project (Ref: Research Report Series No. 21-2013) (EKE15021)

Record last edited

May 9 2024 12:36PM