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Monument record TR 15 NW 2779 - Post-medieval chalk pit, Cliffe
Summary
A chalk pit is visible on the Heritage Tithe Map and the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps. The pit is labelled as 'Old Chalk Pit' on the 2nd edition OS map, suggesting that it had probably gone out of use by the early 20th century.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1382 5615 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | THANINGTON WITHOUT, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A chalk pit is visible on the Heritage Tithe Map and the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps. The pit is labelled as 'Old Chalk Pit' on the 2nd edition OS map, suggesting that it had probably gone out of use by the early 20th century. (1, 2)
<1> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 1st edition 1862-1875): Landmark Epoch 1 (Map). SKE30964.
<2> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2 (Map). SKE30965.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)
Record last edited
Dec 11 2025 5:16PM