Monument record TR 06 SW 1062 - Tramway, associated with Abbey Fields brickworks, Faversham

Summary

This tramway was used as a transport system at the Abbey Fields Brickworks, Faversham. The on-site trams connected buildings, work areas, Faversham Creek and a larger tram branch line. The brickworks were established between 1861 and 1877 and closed after the first World War. The site was largely cleared in 1924.

Location

Grid reference TR 0227 6174 (point)
Map sheet TR06SW
County KENT
District SWALE, KENT
Civil Parish FAVERSHAM, SWALE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> N/A, Kent SMR Quarry Industries Survey, KCC 146 (Chart). SKE6452.

<2> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9546.

<3> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9615.

<4> 1979, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11424.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Chart: N/A. Kent SMR Quarry Industries Survey. KCC 146.
  • <2> Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 3264. print.
  • <3> Photograph (Print): 1946. Photograph. 4268. print.
  • <4> Photograph (Print): 1979. Photograph. TR0262/1. print.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Record last edited

Jun 2 2008 2:14PM