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Monument record TQ 66 NE 226 - Former White Pit quarry
Summary
A 19th century chalk quarry. The chalk was burnt to produce lime on site.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6938 6507 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ66NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | HALLING, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
White Pit was a chalk quarry. It started working around 1855 (the earliest date recorded for the company responsible). It consisted of a large excavation and a number of associated structures, including the surviving kilns. The quarry was served by tram lines which delivered the chalk to the kilns and the lime from the kilns. The site was worked until 1909 when Formby's went out of business. After this date the kilns were disused but chalk continued to be extracted until 1931. (1)
<1> Wessex Archaeology, 2012, White Pit, Pilgrims Road, Halling, Kent: Historic Environment Study (Unpublished document). SKE17379.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE17379 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2012. White Pit, Pilgrims Road, Halling, Kent: Historic Environment Study.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Desk based assessment of the former White Pit quarry (Ref: 83530) (EKE11656)
Record last edited
Aug 23 2013 3:44PM