Monument record TQ 67 SW 241 - Site of Chalk Pit, Grove Road, Gravesend

Summary

A former quarry supplying chalk to mills and kilns to the north-west and ultimately to the former Aspdins Portland Cement Works, immediately to the north. Aspdins Portland Cement Works were established at Northfleet in 1846. During the 1850 the works had nine operational bottle kilns and produced a product named nine-kiln cement. Quarrying had ceased by the late 19th century, with cement works expanding further south into the quarry. The works continued until the earlier 20th century, being incorporated into the larger cement works (now Blue Circle) to the east. By the 1930s the works within the quarry had been demolished and the former works to the north reduced significantly. Location accurate to 2m based on available information.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 6174 7479 (148m by 147m)
Map sheet TQ67SW
Civil Parish GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT
District GRAVESHAM, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Essex County Council, 2003, Aggregates Levy Survey Industrial Sites, KN558 (Unpublished document). SKE12009.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Essex County Council. 2003. Aggregates Levy Survey Industrial Sites. KN558.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Aggregates Levy Survey: Industrial Sites (EKE8258)

Record last edited

Oct 17 2019 4:18PM