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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.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 25 2025 4:38PM