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Monument record MKE126410 - Historic pond, Chilham, Ashford
Summary
Historic pond, visible on the Heritage Tithe Map and 1st and 2nd edition OS maps. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 0493 5418 (17m by 14m) |
|---|---|
| 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 Heritage Tithe Map and 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:Irregular
Site type: Other, please comment below
Description: Elliptical roadside pond in OS 2nd Edition, not visible in current OS mapping. Faint outline resembling its shape is seen on LIDAR.
Recorded date: 14/07/2024 (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 1:24PM