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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 |
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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> SKE49461 OS Card Reference: Site visit by DC Eve 27-6-1995.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Sep 27 2018 1:45PM