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Monument record TQ 76 NW 836 - A chalkwell, Fort Borstal
Summary
An 18th or 19th century chalkwell.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7325 6648 (point) Centred |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 2011 subsidence at Fort Borstal was investigated by the Kent Underground Research Group. A chalkwell was found. It was probably encountered during the digging of the fort ditch and used to dump construction debris into. By the time of the Second World War occupation of the site, the hole had reopened and was again sealed. It was probably of 18th or 19th century date. (1)
<1> LeGear, R., 2012, Subsidence at Fort Borstal, Archaeologia Cantiana CXXXII 2012: 312-314 (Article in serial). SKE25123.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE25123 Article in serial: LeGear, R.. 2012. Subsidence at Fort Borstal. Arch Cant CXXXII: 312-314. Archaeologia Cantiana CXXXII 2012: 312-314.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 27 2013 1:43PM