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Monument record MKE127640 - 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 1189 4536 (14m by 18m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR14NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ELMSTED, 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:Pond on historic maps but not visible on current OS (ghost pond)
Pond shape:Circular/oval
Site type: Dew pond (or sole pond)
Description: Large oval pond next to old chalk pit (separate feature) on 1st Ed OS. Has disapeared on 2nd Ed. Appears to be under pasture now.
Recorded date: 15/01/2025 (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
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Record last edited
Feb 27 2025 6:06PM