Monument record TQ 57 SE 149 - Chalk Quarry, North of London Road

Summary

Former chalk quarry within a triangular parcel of land to the north of London Road and west of the former Swanscombe Cement Works. This quarry was associated with the Whiting Works to the east and was opened in the earlier 20th century, when presumably its sister quarry to the north was worked out. It in turn was dis-used by the 1930s. The site has been developed and is presently occupied by an industrial complex (La Farge). Although access was limited, a brick-built arched tunnel for a former tramway survives running below London Road and linking this quarry with another later chalk quarry to the south of the road. The entrance has been walled up although a central inspection door enables entry into the tunnel. Location accurate to 2m based on available information

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 5966 7502 (285m by 200m)
Map sheet TQ57NE
County KENT
District DARTFORD, KENT
Civil Parish SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE, DARTFORD, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> Archaeology South-East, 2019, Land to the north of London Road, Swanscombe, Kent, Historic Building Recording, Historic England Level 2 (Unpublished document). SKE53509.

<2> CgMs, 2019, Historic building record, Land at London Road, Swanscombe, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE53085.

<3> Essex County Council, 2003, Aggregates Levy Survey Industrial Sites, KN832 (Unpublished document). SKE12009.

<4> Archaeology South-East, January 2005, An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and Walkover Survey of Land adjacent to London Road and Craylands Lane (Little Swanscombe), Swanscombe, Kent (March 2005) (Unpublished document). SKE31035.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2019. Land to the north of London Road, Swanscombe, Kent, Historic Building Recording, Historic England Level 2.
  • <2> Unpublished document: CgMs. 2019. Historic building record, Land at London Road, Swanscombe, Kent.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Essex County Council. 2003. Aggregates Levy Survey Industrial Sites. KN832.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. January 2005. An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and Walkover Survey of Land adjacent to London Road and Craylands Lane (Little Swanscombe), Swanscombe, Kent (March 2005).

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (3)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Aggregates Levy Survey: Industrial Sites (EKE8258)
  • Non-Intrusive Event: Desk-Based Assessment and Walkover Survey of Land adjacent to London Road and Craylands Lane, Swanscombe (March 2005) (Ref: Project No. 1996) (EKE14431)

Record last edited

Nov 11 2020 10:59AM