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Monument record TQ 76 NE 299 - Possible Denehole at Featherby Road, Gillingham
Summary
Possible denehole opened up by wheel of digger on playing field at Featherby Road near Grench Manor in 1993. Probing suggested there may have been adits leading off the main chamber. Though the opening was small probes suggested the void beneath to be large, up to 14m diameter. Possibly a mine or natural cave.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7919 6831 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Kent County Council Geotechnical Engineering, 1993, Playing Field adjacent to Featherby Rd, Gillingham Site Investigation to determine extend of void (Denehole), KCC Highways (SL Huntley, Geotech Engineering) Pers Comm to Kent SMR Oct 1993 (Unpublished document). SWX6875.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX6875 Unpublished document: Kent County Council Geotechnical Engineering. 1993. Playing Field adjacent to Featherby Rd, Gillingham Site Investigation to determine extend of void (Denehole). KCC Highways (SL Huntley, Geotech Engineering) Pers Comm to Kent SMR Oct 1993.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Site Investigation in a Playing Field Adj to Featherby Rd, Gillingham (Ref: 71.CJT/CAT1(93)No49(1440)) (EKE8241)
Record last edited
Dec 3 2007 3:21PM