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Monument record MKE126757 - Historic pond, Chilham, Ashford (visible on 2nd edition map)
Summary
Historic pond, visible on 2nd edition map only. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project. A feature is visible at the site of the later pond on the Heritage Tithe Map and the 1st edition OS map, However, it is unclear whether or not this is an earlier pond created at the site, or another feature. Historic pond, visible on the Heritage Tithe Map and 1st and 2nd edition OS maps
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 0705 5461 (12m by 9m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR05SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHILHAM, ASHFORD, 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:Pond on historic maps, no longer exists and unable to be restored
Pond shape:Circular/oval
Site type: Other, please comment below
Description: Pond shown on OS second edition but invisible on LIDAR and current OS mapping.
Recorded date: 22/08/2024 (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
Nov 26 2025 5:18PM