Monument record TR 36 NW 437 - Manston Caves, a mid 18th century chalk mine

Summary

Around 1740 William Troward excavated the chalk mine that became known as Manston Caves. The chalk was mixed with locally obtained manure and used as a fertiliser on the surrounding farmland. The precise location of the caves is not known.

Location

Grid reference TR 344 656 (point)
Map sheet TR36NW
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish MANSTON, THANET, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Kent Underground Research Group, 2010, Email concerning Manston Caves (Verbal communication). SKE16081.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Verbal communication: Kent Underground Research Group. 2010. Email concerning Manston Caves.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 30 2012 11:31AM