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Monument record MKE129807 - Historic pond, visible on the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps
Summary
Historic pond, visible on the Heritage Tithe Map and the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1140 4993 (18m by 16m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR14NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WALTHAM, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Historic pond, visible on the Heritage Tithe Map and 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: Deep excavation clear on LIDAR. Pond appears in 1st and 2nd ed OS and now lies under trees in a private garden. Seems to be part of a wider area of excavation, with a nearby larger pond - possibly associated with the Waltham Court workhouse.
Recorded date: 2025-06-02 (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.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 9 2025 1:38PM