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Monument record TQ 72 NE 45 - Possible mine pits near Hall House, Hawkhurst
Summary
Earthwork remains, identifed as possible evidence of quarrying. Near Hall House are a number of steep sided irregular pits with a pond at the centre. There is also an area of coppice woodland. If the pits are the remains of a quarrying industry they most likely date to the medieval or post medieval periods.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7634 2985 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ72NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HAWKHURST, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A series of steep sided irregular pits with a pond at the centre surrounded by mature hornbeam coppice situated east of Hall House nr Hawkhurst and west of Four Acre Wood. The pits may be the remains of quarrying, possibly for the Md or PM iron industry. (1)
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Information supplied to Kent SMR by landowner, 1998 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Information supplied to Kent SMR by landowner, 1998.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 21 2007 10:22AM