It should not be assumed that this site is publicly accessible and it may be on private property. Do not trespass.
Monument record MKE129797 - Historic pond, visible on the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps
Summary
Historic pond, visible on the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8744 5611 (16m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ85NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WORMSHILL, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Historic pond, visible on the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project.
Preservation: Whole pond clearly visible on current OS/LIDAR
Pond shape: Circular/oval
Site type: Former extractive pit (e.g chalk, clay, gravel)
Description: Oval shaped pond along a field boundary seen from 1st edition OS. Now within a woodland shaw. Very clear on 1m LiDAR. 2nd edition OS notes that this pond is north of 'Brickfield Cottages' meaning this pond is likely to be some kind of pit. According to HER, a lodge used to be sited next to this pond.
Recorded date: 2025-05-07 (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)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Dec 9 2025 12:34PM