Monument record TQ 45 SE 15 - Hosey common ragstone mine

Summary

Hosey common ragstone mine, U, disused. Mines believed to have originated in C17, worked by pillar and stall.

Location

Grid reference TQ 454 529 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ45SE
County KENT
Civil Parish WESTERHAM, SEVENOAKS, KENT
District SEVENOAKS, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

TQ 454529. Hosey Common Ragstone Mine. Survey and archaeological examination was commenced in 1975 of a derelict set of mined galleries beneath Hosey Common. They are the remains of an extensive mine excavated to extract Kentish Ragstone. The history of the mine is completely unknown but there are indications of a considerable period of disuse. (1) Mines believed to have originated in C17, worked by pillar and stall. Four areas of excavation found plus sledge marks in floor. Several roof falls have partly blocked the mine. (2)


<1> Arch Cant 91 1975 184 (R F Le Gear) (OS Card Reference). SKE36034.

<2> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, KURG 1991 Kent and E Sussex Underground (Meresborough) (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 91 1975 184 (R F Le Gear). [Mapped feature: #74752 Mine, ]
  • <2> Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. KURG 1991 Kent and E Sussex Underground (Meresborough).

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Record last edited

Mar 2 2021 5:58PM