Monument record TQ 94 NE 12 - Westwell beacon, Burnt House

Summary

A beacon at Burnt House near Westwell is shown on William Lambarde's 'Carde' of c.1570 showing 52 beacons in Kent: these beacons dropped out of use after 1640. The beacon at Fairlight, Sussex (centred TQ 8612) could only have been seen from Westwell in very clear weather. Beacon Wood, commanding extensive views to the south and west, is shown on the Tithe Map at TQ 967493. No remains of this structure are now visible on the ground.

Location

Grid reference TQ 967 493 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ94NE
County KENT
District ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish CHARING, ASHFORD, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Arch Cant 46 1934 facing p 77, 86 91 95 (H T White) (OS Card Reference). SKE35205.

<2> Tithe Map Westwell c.1840 (OS Card Reference). SKE50570.

<3> F1 FGA 31.03.65 (OS Card Reference). SKE43002.

<4> Field report for monument TQ 94 NE 12 - March, 1965 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4742.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 46 1934 facing p 77, 86 91 95 (H T White). [Mapped feature: #33317 beacon, ]
  • <2> OS Card Reference: Tithe Map Westwell c.1840.
  • <3> OS Card Reference: F1 FGA 31.03.65.
  • <4> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 94 NE 12 - March, 1965.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2021 2:03PM