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Monument record MKE129689 - Historic pond, Elmsted, Shepway
Summary
Pond, visible on the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1290 4602 (15m by 15m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR14NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ELMSTED, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pond, visible on the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project.
Preservation: Pond on historic maps but not visible on current OS (ghost pond)
Pond shape: Irregular
Site type: Unsure
Description: Irregular pond, moderate size, part of a series at Great Dowles Farm. Appears from 1st Ed OS, not clearly visible on LIDAR or Aerial but is in rough grassland so restoration could be a possibility.
Recorded date: (1)
<1> Kent Downs AONB Unit, 2025, Historic Ponds Project dataset (Digital archive). SKE58454.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE58454 Digital archive: Kent Downs AONB Unit. 2025. Historic Ponds Project dataset.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Dec 5 2025 12:47PM