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Monument record TQ 92 NW 83 - Former sheepfold Churchlands Farm, Stone
Summary
Former site of sheephut on the Romney Marsh.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9427 2771 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ92NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | STONE-CUM-EBONY, ASHFORD, KENT |
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Full Description
A 19th century sheepfold building used by shepherds or lookers during the seasons of lambing as a place to stay. A 10ft by 10ft brick structure or weatherboard. Also a chimney on one wall of the building with a fireplace and fitted stove for the shepherd to cook on. Situated on the edges of field boundaries and fences. None of the sheepfold remains today; though shown on 4th edition OS mapping it is not visible on ariel photos from 1999. (1)
Carpenter, 1997, Sheephouses on Romney Marsh (Monograph). SKE16118.
<1> Carpenter, 1997, Sheephouses on Romney Marsh (Monograph). SKE16118.
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Record last edited
Apr 3 2012 12:33PM