Monument record TQ 76 NW 975 - Bore's Hole chalk pit and tramway, Cuxton, Medway

Summary

Site of a disused chalk pit known as 'Bore's Hole' at Cuxton, Medway. The site originally had a tramway running through it for transportation of materials. The quarry is visible on the Heritage Tithe Map, and the 1st-4th edition OS maps.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 7041 6602 (390m by 341m)
Map sheet TQ76NW
County KENT
Civil Parish CUXTON, MEDWAY, KENT
Civil Parish HALLING, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Site of a disused chalk pit known as 'Bore's Hole' at Cuxton, Medway. The site originally had a tramway running through it for transportation of materials. The quarry is visible on the Heritage Tithe Map, and the 1st-4th edition OS maps. (1-5)


<1> 1841, Tithe Map of Cuxton (Cartographic materials). SWX7963.

<2> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 1st edition 1862-1875): Landmark Epoch 1 (Map). SKE30964.

<3> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2 (Map). SKE30965.

<4> Landmark, 1907-1923, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 3rd Edition, 1907-1923): Landmark Epoch 3 (Map). SKE30966.

<5> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 4th Edition, 1929-1952): Landmark Epoch 4 (Map). SKE30967.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Cartographic materials: 1841. Tithe Map of Cuxton. Tithe map. 3 chains to 1 inch.
  • <2> Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 1st edition 1862-1875): Landmark Epoch 1.
  • <3> Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2.
  • <4> Map: Landmark. 1907-1923. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 3rd Edition, 1907-1923): Landmark Epoch 3.
  • <5> Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 4th Edition, 1929-1952): Landmark Epoch 4.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

May 27 2026 10:34AM