TR 14 SW 182 - Post-medieval chalk pit, Hastingleigh, Ashford

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Monument record TR 14 SW 182 - Post-medieval chalk pit, Hastingleigh, Ashford

Summary

A post-medieval chalk pit is visible on the 1st edition (1862-1875) and 2nd edition (1897-1900) OS maps at Hastingleigh, Ashford.

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Grid reference	TR 1070 4328 (point)
Map sheet	TR14SW
County	KENT
District	ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish	HASTINGLEIGH, 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 edition (1862-1875) and 2nd edition (1897-1900) OS maps at Hastingleigh, Ashford. The feature is labelled as "Old Chalk Pit" on the OS maps, suggesting that it may have been established prior to 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.