TR 14 NE 154 - Chalk pit at Elham, Shepway - Historic Environment Record

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Monument record TR 14 NE 154 - Chalk pit at Elham, Shepway

Summary

A chalk pit is visible on the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps at Elham, Shepway.

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Grid reference	TR 1550 4634 (point)
Map sheet	TR14NE
County	KENT
District	FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish	ELHAM, SHEPWAY, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

CHALK PIT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Full Description

A chalk pit is visible on the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps at Elham, Shepway. The feature is described as "Old Chalk Pit" on the 1st edition OS map, suggesting that it was established prior to the mid-late 19th century. (1, 2)

<1> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 1st edition 1862-1875): Landmark Epoch 1 (Map). SKE30964.

<2> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2 (Map). SKE30965.

Sources/Archives (2)

<1> SKE30964 Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 1st edition 1862-1875): Landmark Epoch 1.
<2> SKE30965 Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2.