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Monument record TQ 67 SW 619 - A medieval dene hole, Northfleet
Summary
A medieval dene hole on land west of Springhead Road, Northfleet found during housing development in 2006.
Location accurate based on available information
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6218 7290 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| Civil Parish | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 2006 a dene hole was found during housing development on land west of Springhead Road. Kent Underground Research Group carried out a survey of the dene hole. The shaft was 8.5m deep and the chambers had been nearly completely filled with roof collapse. It was probably a four chambered medieval dene hole. (1)
Location accurate based on available information
<1> Kent Underground Research Group, 2005, Caves and Tunnels in South East England - Part 17 (Unpublished document). SKE25124.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE25124 Unpublished document: Kent Underground Research Group. 2005. Caves and Tunnels in South East England - Part 17.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey of a dene hole, Northfleet (EKE13133)
Record last edited
Feb 5 2020 1:42PM