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Monument record TQ 55 NE 320 - Former extractive pit (e.g chalk, clay, gravel). Visible on 2nd edition OS map.
Summary
Former extractive pit (e.g chalk, clay, gravel). Visible on 2nd edition OS map.. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5551 5995 (28m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ55NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | KEMSING, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Former extractive pit (e.g chalk, clay, gravel). Visible on 2nd edition OS map.. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project.
Preservation: Whole pond clearly visible on current OS/LIDAR
Pond shape: Irregular
Site type :Former extractive pit (e.g chalk, clay, gravel)
Description :Seen from 2nd edition OS - irregular shaped pond just inside Beech Lees Wood. Also seen on 1m LiDAR and modern OS.
Recorded date :18/02/2025
<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.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Feb 28 2025 9:09AM