Monument record TQ 53 NE 64 - Sand mine, Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells

Summary

A small shaft was previously found leading to a large chamber cut into sandstone. This feature is thought to be the remains of a possible sand mine supplying building stone. Also may have been used as a World War II air raid shelter.

Location

Grid reference TQ 581 395 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ53NE
County KENT
District TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT
Civil Parish ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Bradshaw, 'Kent and East Sussex Underground,' 1991. (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Bradshaw, 'Kent and East Sussex Underground,' 1991..

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Jun 6 2007 3:00PM