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Monument record TR 35 SE 896 - Mill Hill Miners village.
Summary
Former miners village serving Betteshanger and Snowdown collieries.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3662 5131 (1316m by 1750m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35SE |
| Civil Parish | DEAL, DOVER, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Mill Hill miners village was purpose built in 1929 to house miners from the Snowdown and Betteshanger mines.
Farmland was purchased at Mill Hill on the outskirts of Deal by Snowdown and Betteshanger Tenants Ltd. On this land an estate of 950 houses were built. A full range of public buildings were also constructed including a hospital, churches and social facilities for the miners. Many of the buildings retain their original use however none are considered worthy of inclusion in the register of Listed Buildings. (1)
<1> Dover District Council, 2013, Dover District Heritage Strategy, Industries - 10.35. (Bibliographic reference). SKE31372.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31372 Bibliographic reference: Dover District Council. 2013. Dover District Heritage Strategy. Industries - 10.35..
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 30 2024 11:33AM