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Monument record TR 03 NW 178 - Medieval fish pond, Bilsington, Ashford
Summary
A medieval fish pond is visible on the Heritage Tithe Maps and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and modern edition OS maps. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project. The pond is associated with the medieval Bilsington Priory (TR 03 NW 1) to the south.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 0431 3549 (25m by 33m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR03NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BILSINGTON, ASHFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
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:Rectangular
Site type: Other, please comment below
Description: pond linked to moat
Recorded date: 01/10/2024 (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 (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Feb 3 2026 4:46PM