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Monument record MKE127028 - 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 TQ 9477 5437 (18m by 19m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ95SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | OTTERDEN, MAIDSTONE, 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:Pond on historic maps but not visible on current OS (ghost pond)
Pond shape:Circular/oval
Site type: Dew pond (or sole pond)
Description: Oval shaped pond within Otterden Park. Seen on 1st an 2nd edition OS at 300m2. Now reduced in size to around 80m2. Very clear on 1m LiDAR.
Recorded date: 23/09/2024 (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.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Feb 27 2025 5:45PM