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Monument record MKE127252 - ?Fish pond, Ightham
Summary
A possible fish pond is visible on the Heritage Tithe Map and the 1st and 2nd edition OS map in Ightham Mote Gardens (TQ 55 SE 126). Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project. The feature is not labelled as 'fish pond' on the OS maps, therefore its assignment to this site type is uncertain.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5842 5361 (54m by 70m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ55SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | IGHTHAM, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Fish 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: Fish pond
Description: Large lake associated with Ightham Mote. On all OS maps and 1m Lidar.
Recorded date: 23/10/2024 (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 10 2026 4:29PM