Monument record TQ 66 NW 179 - Tramway at Fawkham Brick Works, Longfield

Summary

A post-medieval tramway is visible on the 2nd edition OS map at Fawkham Brick Works, Longfield. The tramway leads from a clay pit at the site to the main site of the brickworks, and was probably used for transporting tools to the quarry and quarried material to the brickworks.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 6117 6858 (189m by 199m)
Map sheet TQ66NW
County KENT
District DARTFORD, KENT
Civil Parish LONGFIELD AND NEW BARN, DARTFORD, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A post-medieval tramway is visible on the 2nd edition OS map at Fawkham Brick Works, Longfield. The tramway leads from a clay pit at the site to the main site of the brickworks, and was probably used for transporting tools to the quarry and quarried material to the brickworks. (1)


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

Sources/Archives (1)

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

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jun 30 2026 12:35PM