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Monument record TQ 53 NE 2 - Homestead Moat, near Hargate Forest, Tunbridge Wells
Summary
The remains of a Homestead moat at the site of Moat Farm, now in the gardens of a newly constructed housing estate. The moat remains in good condition and is often water-filled. Some stone revettments are also visible. The moat was previously used as an ornamental garden some 70-80 years ago. The central island also has the remains of a stone ice-house within it. The moat is scheduled as an ancient monument.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5805 3746 (56m by 57m) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ53NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> OS 6" 1907-47 (OS Card Reference). SKE48321.
<2> Guy Peate Esq (OS Card Reference). SKE43650.
<3> F1 CFW 30.01.63 (OS Card Reference). SKE42823.
<4> DOE(IAM) AMs Eng 2 1978 113 (OS Card Reference). SKE41415.
<5> Moated sites Res Gp No 6 1979 48 (OS Card Reference). SKE47264.
<6> Kent Arch Rescue Unit Undated (D Garrod, field officer) (OS Card Reference). SKE45744.
<7> Field report for monument TQ 53 NE 2 - January, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE2701.
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SKE48321 OS Card Reference: OS 6" 1907-47.
- <2> SKE43650 OS Card Reference: Guy Peate Esq.
- <3> SKE42823 OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 30.01.63.
- <4> SKE41415 OS Card Reference: DOE(IAM) AMs Eng 2 1978 113.
- <5> SKE47264 OS Card Reference: Moated sites Res Gp No 6 1979 48.
- <6> SKE45744 OS Card Reference: Kent Arch Rescue Unit Undated (D Garrod, field officer).
- <7>XY SKE2701 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 53 NE 2 - January, 1963. [Mapped feature: #71 moat, ]
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Record last edited
Mar 4 2021 8:18PM