Monument record TQ 65 NE 62 - Brick pit near Petherwick House at Ryarsh

Summary

There are the remains of a disused brick earth pit south of Petherwick House, near Ryarsh. The pit covers an area of aproximately 30X40m and is up to 15-20m deep. It runs parallel with the hollow way to the west from Aldington, now cut through by the M20. Access is from the hollow way. There are stepped banks into the east side of the pit. There are also signs of other possible workings at the south end of the pit. It is currently overgrown with large oak trees. The date of the workings is unknown.

Location

Grid reference TQ 6599 5940 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ65NE
County KENT
District TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT
Civil Parish RYARSH, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Site visit by DC Eve 27-6-1995 (OS Card Reference). SKE49461.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: Site visit by DC Eve 27-6-1995.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Sep 27 2018 1:45PM