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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> SKE16081 Verbal communication: Kent Underground Research Group. 2010. Email concerning Manston Caves.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 30 2012 11:31AM