TR 05 SE 354 - Post-medieval chalk pit, Chilham

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Monument record TR 05 SE 354 - Post-medieval chalk pit, Chilham

Summary

A post-medieval chalk pit is visible on the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps at Chilham, Ashford.

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Grid reference	TR 0607 5391 (point)
Map sheet	TR05SE
County	KENT
District	ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish	CHILHAM, ASHFORD, KENT

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

Full Description

A post-medieval chalk pit is visible on the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps at Chilham, Ashford. The feature is described as "Old Chalk Pit" on both maps, suggesting it may predate the 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.