Monument record TR 23 NW 776 - St Thomas Well/Holy Well - North of Sugar Loaf Hill, Folkestone
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 2228 3817 (75m by 35m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NW |
| Civil Parish | FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Possible Pilgrimage Site/Stop. First shown on OS 1st Edition map. (1)
Description from record MKE127286:
Pond , visible on 1st and 2nd edition OS map. Recorded during 2024 Kent Downs National Landscape Historic Ponds project.
Preservation:Whole pond clearly visible on current OS/LIDAR
Pond shape:Irregular
Site type: Other, please comment below
Description: The notable Holy Well (St Thomas Well), thought to be a pilgrimage site but of unknown significance. The pond is well established, shown on OS first and second editions and current OS mapping.
Recorded date: 24/10/2024 (1)
<1> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 1st edition 1862-1875): Landmark Epoch 1 (Map). SKE30964.
<1> Kent Downs AONB Unit, 2025, Historic Ponds Project dataset (Digital archive). SKE58454.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Feb 27 2025 6:11PM