TQ 66 NE 248 - Post-medieval chalk pit, Cobham, Gravesham

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Monument record TQ 66 NE 248 - Post-medieval chalk pit, Cobham, Gravesham

Summary

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

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Grid reference	TQ 6571 6883 (point)
Map sheet	TQ66NE
County	KENT
District	GRAVESHAM, KENT
Civil Parish	COBHAM, GRAVESHAM, KENT

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CHALK PIT (Post Medieval - 1862 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 Cobham, Gravesham. The feature is described as "Old Chalk Pit" on the 1st edition OS map, suggesting that it may have originated before 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.