Monument record MKE126859 - Dew pond (or sole pond), visible on 1st and 2nd edition OS map

Summary

Dew pond (or sole pond), visible on 1st and 2nd edition OS map. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1299 4762 (24m by 30m)
Map sheet TR14NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish WALTHAM, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Dew pond (or sole pond), visible on 1st and 2nd edition OS map. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project.
Preservation:Whole pond clearly visible on current OS/LIDAR
Pond shape:Irregular
Site type: Dew pond (or sole pond)
Description: Large (now >1200m2) pond in large field and copse from Ed 1 OS. Then on boundary (split field) from Ed 2 OS. Remains on boundary and in copse to this day - possible potential for clearing to southern side of pond. Appears large but shallow on LIDAR - s
Recorded date: 09/09/2024 (1)


<1> Kent Downs AONB Unit, 2025, Historic Ponds Project dataset (Digital archive). SKE58454.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Digital archive: Kent Downs AONB Unit. 2025. Historic Ponds Project dataset.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 27 2025 5:38PM