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Monument record TQ 94 NE 37 - Site of limekilns and quarries near Burnt House Farm
Summary
A pair of limekilns in a chalk pit were cut into the downs above Burnt House Farm. They were present in 1868 and disused by 1908. Subsequent operations may have destroyed the kilns. A series of quarries and chalk pits were also located in the nearby area. These sites were identified from the Ordnance Survey 1st edition map of c.1861, the 2nd edition map of c.1897, and the 3rd edition of c.1908.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9689 4906 (144m by 83m) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ94NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHARING, ASHFORD, KENT |
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Full Description
A pair of limekilns in a chalk pit were cut into the downs above Burnt House Farm. They were present in 1868 and disused by 1908. Subsequent operations may have destoryed the kilns. Identified from OS 1st (1868) and 3rd (1908) maps
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Record last edited
Feb 21 2025 8:49AM