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Monument record TQ 76 NE 355 - Site of a Chalkwell/possible Denehole, Darland, Gillingham
Summary
An open chalkwell discovered in the early 1970s at Darland. The shaft was approximately 2m in diameter and widened to about 13m. There were no chambers visible but a trackway cut through the wood near to the hole was sighted.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 789 651 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Open chalkwell discovered in early 1970s. The shaft was approx. 2m in diameter and widened to where the rubble come started at about 13m. No chambers visble. Track cut through the wood near to the hole. (1)
Probably one of three deneholes mentioned in TQ 76 NE 50.
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, KURG Newletter No. 26, September 1990, pg. 2. (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. KURG Newletter No. 26, September 1990, pg. 2..
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 15 2012 5:02PM