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Monument record MKE126406 - Historic pond, Chilham, Ashford
Summary
Historic pond, visible on the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 0436 5422 (15m by 19m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR05SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHILHAM, ASHFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Historic pond, visible on the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project.
Preservation:Pond on historic maps but not visible on current OS (ghost pond)
Pond shape:Rectangular
Site type: Other, please comment below
Description: Square-shaped pond on OS 2nd Edition, corresponding shape on LIDAR may be related. Not on current mapping and Google Earth shows that the area is now a grass lawn.
Recorded date: 12/07/2024 (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)
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Record last edited
Nov 26 2025 12:26PM