Monument record TQ 75 NE 281 - Detling quarry

Summary

A post-medieval chalk pit formerly with lime kiln

Location

Grid reference TQ 7907 5870 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ75NE
District MAIDSTONE, KENT
Civil Parish DETLING, MAIDSTONE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

A large chalk pit was excavated into the isde of Detling Hill near the village. A liime kiln stood in the pit c 1900 but the pit has subsequently been expanded and the kiln can not be seen. (1)


<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, OS 3rd Ed 1908 map (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. OS 3rd Ed 1908 map.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 18 1998 12:00AM