Monument record MKE127374 - 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 1904 4218 (8m by 10m)
Map sheet TR14SE
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish ELHAM, SHEPWAY, 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:Circular/oval
Site type: Dew pond (or sole pond)
Description: Circular dew pond south of road near Acrise. Only holds water during spells of wet weather. There is a fine old oak tree (pollard) just east of the pond. Would be a good pond to restore, easily visible from the road. On land owned by the MoD. Situated on
Recorded date: 15/11/2024 (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 5:57PM