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Monument record TQ 83 SE 7 - Beacon, Tenterden, Ashford
Summary
A beacon at Tenterden is shown on William Lambarde's 'Carde' of c.1570, showing 52 beacons in Kent. They dropped out of use after 1640. 'Beacon Oak Fields' and 'Beacon Oak Meadow', are situated upon the high ground at the north end of Tenterden village. The area is now developed.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8872 3405 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ83SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | TENTERDEN, ASHFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Arch Cant 46 1934 85-96 map facing p 77 (H T White) (OS Card Reference). SKE35197.
<2> Tithe Map Tenterden c.1840 (OS Card Reference). SKE50595.
<3> F1 ASP 01.04.65 (OS Card Reference). SKE41856.
<4> R1 DJG 29 5 87 (OS Card Reference). SKE48931.
<5> Field report for monument TQ 83 SE 7 - April, 1965 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4333.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1>XY SKE35197 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 46 1934 85-96 map facing p 77 (H T White). [Mapped feature: #26947 beacon, ]
- <2> SKE50595 OS Card Reference: Tithe Map Tenterden c.1840.
- <3> SKE41856 OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 01.04.65.
- <4> SKE48931 OS Card Reference: R1 DJG 29 5 87.
- <5> SKE4333 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 83 SE 7 - April, 1965.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 20 2021 6:27PM