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Monument record TR 25 NE 308 - Post-medieval gravel pits, Canterbury
Summary
Post-medieval gravel pits are visible on historic OS maps at Canterbury. The gravel pits are labelled as "Gravel Pits" on the 1st (1862-1875) OS map and "Old Gravel Pits" on the 2nd (1897-1900) OS map, suggesting that they had gone out of use by the early 20th century.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1378 5948 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Post-medieval gravel pits are visible on historic OS maps at Canterbury. The gravel pits are labelled as "Gravel Pits" on the 1st (1862-1875) OS map and "Old Gravel Pits" on the 2nd (1897-1900) OS map, suggesting that they had gone out of use by the early 20th century. (1)
<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)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Archaeological desk-based assessment of Sandwich Road, Ash, Canterbury, 2016 (EKE24973)
Record last edited
Jul 3 2025 9:51AM