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Monument record TR 01 NW 1 - Pest House, (West Ripe), Lydd,
Summary
The Pest House appears on the Tithe map (1837-1858), since lost.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0381 1988 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR01NW |
| Civil Parish | LYDD, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The Pest House appears on the Tithe map (1837-1858), since lost.
A pest house, plague house, pesthouse or fever shed was a type of building used for persons afflicted with communicable diseases such as tuberculosis, cholera, smallpox or typhus. (1)
Kent County Council, 1987-, Kent County Council: holding record (Miscellaneous Material). SKE59004.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE59004 Miscellaneous Material: Kent County Council. 1987-. Kent County Council: holding record.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 8 2026 11:12AM