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Monument record TR 05 SE 127 - Watercress beds (probable) at Godmersham
Summary
A water-filled dyke with a retaining stone wall on the west bank is situated near Godmersham. The site is known locally known as the water cress beds however there is no indication of such a site on the Ordnance Survey historic maps and no further information was available. This site is fed by springs from the foot of Temple Hill which is normally a good indicator of a watercress bed
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0650 5060 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR05SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | GODMERSHAM, ASHFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Water-filled dyke, centred on approx. TR 0650 5060. Runs from TR 0657 5114 to TR 0645 5095. Retaining stone wall on W. bank, fed by springs from foot of Temple Hill, runs into river Stour. Locally known as the water cress beds. In 1800, the river and dyke follow different routes. (1)
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Godmersham Park: Historic landscape survey, Vol.2, N. Bannister, 1995. (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Godmersham Park: Historic landscape survey, Vol.2, N. Bannister, 1995..
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Feb 2 2007 10:38AM