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Monument record TR 15 SW 234 - Post-medieval chalk pit, Petham, Canterbury
Summary
A post-medieval chalk pit is visible on the 2nd and 3rd edition OS maps at Petham, Canterbury. The feature is labelled as 'Old Chalk Pit' on the 2nd edition map and is not labelled at all on the 3rd edition map, suggesting that it may have gone out of use by the early 20th century.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1020 5003 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | PETHAM, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A post-medieval chalk pit is visible on the 2nd and 3rd edition OS maps at Petham, Canterbury. The feature is labelled as 'Old Chalk Pit' on the 2nd edition map and is not labelled at all on the 3rd edition map, suggesting that it may have gone out of use by the early 20th century. (1)
<1> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2 (Map). SKE30965.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE30965 Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 2 2025 8:38AM