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Monument record TR 05 SW 25 - Dene hole, Little Hurst Wood, Shottenden
Summary
A probable dene hole, or chalk well, was discovered when ground collapsed near Howletts Farm in 1994. The hole, on a South facing chalk bank of an old quarry, was almost completely circular, 1.5m deep and 9m wide. Whilst the feature is not certainly a dene hole it seems probable and a number of similar features are located In close proximity at Howletts Farm. This is further supported by the identification of a chalk pit at the site on the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map of c.1861.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0483 5384 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR05SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHILHAM, ASHFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
On a South facing chalk bank of an old quarry, the ground collapsed in an almost perfect circle to a depth of 1.5m and diameter of 9.0m. Uncertain origin, but could be a subsidence due to an old shaft or chalk well. Discovered January 1994. (1)
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, KURG Newsletter No. 41, June 1994, pg. 2. (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. KURG Newsletter No. 41, June 1994, pg. 2..
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Feb 12 2007 2:10PM