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Monument record TR 13 NE 325 - Post-medieval quarries, Hythe
Summary
A series of three post-medieval quarries are visible on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd OS maps near Gresham House in Hythe. Quarry backfill was identified at one of the quarry sites during an evaluation carried out at Gresham house in 2015.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1617 3509 (288m by 77m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A series of three post-medieval quarries are visible on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd OS maps near Gresham House in Hythe. Quarry backfill was identified at one of the quarry sites during an evaluation carried out at Gresham house in 2015. (1, 2, 3)
<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.
<3> Landmark, 1907-1923, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 3rd Edition, 1907-1923): Landmark Epoch 3 (Map). SKE30966.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE30964 Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 1st edition 1862-1875): Landmark Epoch 1.
- <2> SKE30965 Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2.
- <3> SKE30966 Map: Landmark. 1907-1923. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 3rd Edition, 1907-1923): Landmark Epoch 3.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation of land at Gresham House, Quarry Road, Hythe, 2015 (Ref: Site Code: GH-EV-1) (EKE25847)
Record last edited
Jan 20 2026 2:15PM