Saracens Cottage
Advice and grant aid was provided for the de-silting of
a small pond measuring 4 by 5m in November 2000.
The Parishes of Pluckley and Egerton contain by far the
most ponds in the KSCP area. This is because parts of the parishes fall
into the Low Weald with its heavy clay geology. Although many ponds have
been lost in the countryside in recent years the Low Weald is still dotted
with them. However, existing ponds if they are to be maintained as ponds
will usually require digging out every so often to stop them succeeding,
eventually, to woodland. The best management proposal is often to dig a
new pond next to the old one.
More on ponds and other wetlands
Plum Tree Barn
A pond 4 by 8m was created with a puddled clay lining
with a grant and advice from the KSCP in April 2000.
Clay is the traditional lining for ponds and in many
cases is still more appropriate than material such as butyl (plastic
material).
