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Monument record TQ 45 SE 29 - Icehouse & tunnel near Dunsdale House
Summary
Icehouse and tunnel of uncertain use in Dunsdale House garden, near Westerham
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 455 539 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ45SE |
| Civil Parish | WESTERHAM, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
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Full Description
Small icehouse in the garden of Dunsdale House near Westerham TQ 455 540. Icehouse is built into the hillside with a brick barrel vault roof an central access hole. Near the icehouse is a small tunnel some 40' long running into a mound 50' in dia and 20' high. The tunnel rises to 6' high but is only 2'6'' wide. At the tunnel end is a more modern brick structure while a drain runs along the centre of the floor. (1)
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, P Thorne Tunnel and Icehouse at Brasted (KURG Research Report 1995 p.19) (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. P Thorne Tunnel and Icehouse at Brasted (KURG Research Report 1995 p.19).
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Mar 22 2011 4:35PM