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Monument record TR 35 NW 50 - 16th century beacon (site)
Summary
C16th beacon (site)
Location
| Grid reference | TR 33 55 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WORTH, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
William Lambarde's 'Carde' of c.1570 shows a beacon at Worth near Sandwich and a total of 52 beacons in Kent. The beacon system dropped out of use after 1640. There is nothing on the Tithe map. (1) No further information. (2)
<1> Arch Cant 46 1934 facing 77 (H T White) (OS Card Reference). SKE35200.
<2> F1 CFW 10.03.65 (OS Card Reference). SKE42505.
<3> Field report for monument TR 35 NW 50 - March, 1965 (Bibliographic reference). SKE6068.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Apr 13 2023 12:08PM