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Monument record TQ 75 NW 128 - Tunnel under Bull Lane from Aylesford quarry
Summary
A tunnel under Bull Lane links Aylesford Quarry sand pit to the quarry wharf on the River Medway. The tunnel approach on the northern side of the road is a deep cutting with concrete retaining walls. This part is probably of 20th century construction but the exact date of the tunnel's origin is unknown.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7271 5900 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | AYLESFORD, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Tunnel under Bull Lane leading from Aylesford quarry sand pit to the quarry wharf on the Medway. On the N. side of the road the tunnel approach is in a deep cutting with concrete retaining walls, presumably of C20 date. Original date of tunnel unknown.(1)
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Site visit by D.Eve (Kent SMR) Feb 1997. (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Site visit by D.Eve (Kent SMR) Feb 1997..
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 30 2011 10:38AM