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Monument record TQ 74 SE 18 - Post-medieval aqueduct, Lovehurst Mill, Staplehurst
Summary
A post-medieval aqueduct is situated at Lovehurst Mill. It carries the leat to Lovehurst Mill over a stream. It is approximately 5m long, 2.5m wide and 0.4m deep. A concrete trough is set over a concrete pipe which contains the stream. The walls are faced with breeze blocks. To the east of the structure on the banks of the stream, there are the remains of a brick aquaduct which have been filled in. The bricks are 19th century but, at some point, restoration work has been carried out in concrete.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7744 4109 (50m by 6m) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ74SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | STAPLEHURST, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Full Description
Small aqueduct carrying leat to Lovehurst Mill over a stream. Approx. 5m long, 2.5m wide and 0.4m deep, concrete trough set over a concrete pipe carrying the stream. Walls faced with breeze blocks. East of structure are the remains of the former brick aqueduct filled in on the banks of the stream. C19 brick, probably contemporary with mill/leat. Remains indicate it was at some point repaired with a poured concrete parapet and/or trough. (1)
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Site report form, DCJE, 1995. (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
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- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Site report form, DCJE, 1995..
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Record last edited
Jul 23 2024 10:47AM