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Monument record TR 36 NE 348 - Site of chalk pit with tunnels, near Bromstone farm house, Broadstairs and St. Peters
Summary
One of two chalk pits previously located at Bromstone (see also TR 36 NE 374). The two are marked on the 1st edition Ordnance survey map as 'Old Chalk Pits' (c.1858-1873) and on the 2nd edition map both are individually labelled as 'Old Chalk Pit' (c.1891-1898). The boundaries are visible on the 3rd edition map of c.1905-1922. This particular pit also has seven interconnecting tunnels up to 10m long cut into the north face of the pit.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 383 674 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NE |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BROADSTAIRS AND ST PETERS, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> N/A, Site Visit by Kent SMR map (Bibliographic reference). SKE6450.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6450 Bibliographic reference: N/A. Site Visit by Kent SMR map.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 31 2007 10:57AM