It should not be assumed that this site is publicly accessible and it may be on private property. Do not trespass.
Monument record MKE126320 - Pond, visible on 2nd edition map only
Summary
Pond, visible on 2nd edition map only. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6839 6055 (88m by 104m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ66SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BIRLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pond , visible on 2nd edition map only. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project.
Preservation:Part of pond clearly visible on current OS/LIDAR
Pond shape:Irregular
Site type: Other, please comment below
Description: Large boating lake south of Birling Manor, first appears on 2nd Ed. OS map and later editions from 1907 denote 'ice house' in the wood surrounding the lake. Modern OS only shows half the size.
Recorded date: 02/07/2024 (1)
<1> Kent Downs AONB Unit, 2025, Historic Ponds Project dataset (Digital archive). SKE58454.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE58454 Digital archive: Kent Downs AONB Unit. 2025. Historic Ponds Project dataset.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Feb 27 2025 5:22PM