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Monument record TQ 57 SW 420 - A possible dene hole, Lower Heath Lane, Dartford
Summary
A possible dene hole. The site had formerly been a chalk quarry and in the early 20th century a trench was dug out from the quarry to the north. This was possibly dug following the discovery of a dene hole, of which the cavity was the only remaining trace.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5365 7362 (point) Centred |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ57SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DARTFORD, DARTFORD, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 2006 a cavity was found on a building site opposite the junction of Lower Heath Road and Sycamore Road. The site had formerly been a chalk quarry and in the early 20th century a trench was dug out from the quarry to the north. This was possibly dug following the discovery of a dene hole, of which a cavity measuring 8m in length, 3m in width, sloped at a 45 degree angle to the chalk face, was the only remaining trace. The infill of the cavity comprised early 20th century rubbish. (1)
Kent Underground Research Group, 2005, Caves and Tunnels in South East England - Part 17 (Unpublished document). SKE25124.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE25124 Unpublished document: Kent Underground Research Group. 2005. Caves and Tunnels in South East England - Part 17.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Survey of a possible dene hole, Lower Heath Lane, Dartford, 2006 (EKE26023)
Record last edited
May 13 2026 11:10AM