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Monument record TQ 75 NE 406 - Early nineteenth century quarry east of London Road, Maidstone
Summary
A former quarry is indicated by an early nineteenth century estate atlas to have been leased to W. and J. Benstead in 1804, but appears to have gone out of use by 1825 .
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 75016 56292 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A quarry is indicated on a map of Great Buckland Farm, dated 1804, in an early nineteenth century estate atlas. The relevant 5 acre parcel of land, number 13, is named "Stone Quarry", and is shown as leased to W. & J. Benstead, from 1804. The map has had the later annotation "Old Quarry" added, possibly in 1825, the date of updated estate reports in the atlas. (1)
<1> Anon., 1804, 1825, Earl of Aylesford's Estate Atlas (Cartographic materials). SKE13067.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE13067 Cartographic materials: Anon.. 1804, 1825. Earl of Aylesford's Estate Atlas.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 17 2007 10:06AM