TR 15 SE 415 - Post-medieval chalk pit, Upper Hardres

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Monument record TR 15 SE 415 - Post-medieval chalk pit, Upper Hardres

Summary

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

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Grid reference	TR 1637 5010 (point)
Map sheet	TR15SE
County	KENT
District	CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish	UPPER HARDRES, CANTERBURY, 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 Upper Hardres, Canterbury. The feature is described as "Old Chalk Pit" on the 1st edition OS map, 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.