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> OS Card Reference: OS 6" 1907-47.
  • <2> OS Card Reference: Guy Peate Esq.
  • <3> OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 30.01.63.
  • <4> OS Card Reference: DOE(IAM) AMs Eng 2 1978 113.
  • <5> OS Card Reference: Moated sites Res Gp No 6 1979 48.
  • <6> OS Card Reference: Kent Arch Rescue Unit Undated (D Garrod, field officer).
  • <7>XY 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