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Monument record TQ 76 SE 44 - Location of a possible Dene hole, Gillingham
Summary
Subsidence in the road near Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Gillingham; thought to relate to a possible Denehole as there are other known chalkwells in the area. Identified in May 1990.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 792 633 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Subsidence in the Hempstead valley Shopping Centre near Gillingham. Other known chalkwells in the area, so poss. that this void under the road was caused by a similar well. Discovered in May 1990. (1)
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, KURG Newsletter 26, September 1990, pg.6. (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. KURG Newsletter 26, September 1990, pg.6..
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 6 2007 11:19AM