Monument record TQ 55 NW 731 - Post-medieval quarries, Sevenoaks

Summary

Two post-medieval quarries are visible on the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps at Sevenoaks. The quarries appear to have been established at some point between 1862-1875 and are marked as 'old quarry' on the 2nd edition OS map, suggesting that they have gone out of use by the year 1900.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 5371 5571 (131m by 69m)
Map sheet TQ55NW
County KENT
Civil Parish SEVENOAKS, SEVENOAKS, KENT
District SEVENOAKS, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Two post-medieval quarries are visible on the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps at Sevenoaks. The quarries appear to have been in use at some point between 1862-1875 and are marked as 'old quarry' on the 2nd edition OS map, suggesting that they have gone out of use by the year 1900. (1,2)


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1862-1875, Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875 (Map). SWX11831.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1897-1900, Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 6inch map (1897-1900) (Cartographic materials). SKE13657.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1862-1875. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 1st Edition : 1862-1875. 1:2500.
  • <2> Cartographic materials: Ordnance Survey. 1897-1900. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 6inch map (1897-1900).

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Sep 25 2025 4:38PM