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Monument record TQ 84 NW 47 - Watermeadow system near Great Tong
Summary
Sluices and channels relating to watermeadow.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8289 4605 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ84NW |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HEADCORN, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Stream and diverted channel leading to series of feeders seen as earthwork constituting water meadow system S of Hearnden Green. Centred at TQ 8293 4610. Brick and concrete built sluices are at TQ 8283 4603 and TQ 8296 4598. The feeders are crossed by several small footbridges: brick built at TQ 8332 4630, TQ 8318 4628, TQ 8285 4593 (pair) and TQ 8270 4588 (pair). The watermeadow pre dates the main road, built before 1817, which cuts the SW end. There is no mention of artificial control of the meadow's drainage in the 1766 lease. (1)
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, N Bannister Tong Farm Historic landscape Survey 1993 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. N Bannister Tong Farm Historic landscape Survey 1993.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 27 2015 2:02PM