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Monument record TQ 57 SE 248 - Denehole at 179 Coombefield Drive, Darenth
Summary
A denehole was found at 179 Coombefield Drive, Darenth in 2001. Originally 1 m in diameter it subsequently opened up into a larger crater and was filled in.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 57039 71645 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ57SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DARENTH, DARTFORD, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A denehole was found at 179 Coombefield Drive, Darenth in 2001. Originally 1 m in diameter it subsequently opened up into a larger crater and was filled in.
The shaft was 6.15 m deep and was cut into Thanet Sand. At its base was a cone of debris. The chamber was in three sides of the entrance shaft and alcoves had been cut into the chalk at the lowest levels. There were pick marks clearly visible in the chalk. (1)
<1> Kent Underground Research Group, 2001, Caves and Tunnels in South East England Part 15 (Unpublished document). SKE8205.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE8205 Unpublished document: Kent Underground Research Group. 2001. Caves and Tunnels in South East England Part 15.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Field observation of denehole at 179 Coombfield Drive, Darenth (EKE9746)
Record last edited
Jul 8 2008 10:10AM