In 1600, Oaken Wood was already an established English woodland; in 2026 Kent proposed quarrying 41 hectares for stone used in historic buildings
- Under the soil sits Kentish ragstone, which Kent county council says is crucial for the conservation of ancient buildings.
- In 1600, Oaken Wood near Maidstone was already an established English woodland; in 2026, Kent County Council proposed turning 41 hectares of it into a stone quarry, reports the Guardian.
- The Reform-led council voted this month to include the ancient woodland site in its updated Kent Mineral Sites Plan.
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- Under the soil sits Kentish ragstone, which Kent county council says is crucial for the conservation of ancient buildings.
- In 1600, Oaken Wood near Maidstone was already an established English woodland; in 2026, Kent County Council proposed turning 41 hectares of it into a stone quarry, reports the Guardian.
- The Reform-led council voted this month to include the ancient woodland site in its updated Kent Mineral Sites Plan.
Sources: Times of India