TQ 54 SE 269 - Site of possible smithing forge, Powder Mill Lane, Tunbridge Wells

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Monument record TQ 54 SE 269 - Site of possible smithing forge, Powder Mill Lane, Tunbridge Wells

Summary

Material associated with either a bloomery furnace or smithing hearth (forge) was found near the rear boundary of 1 Forge Farm Cottages in 2018 and 2019. Charcoal from the site was RadioCarbon dated to c. AD 1470-1640.

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Grid reference	TQ 5939 4251 (point)
Map sheet	TQ54SE
County	KENT
District	TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT
Civil Parish	SOUTHBOROUGH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

FORGE? (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1470 AD to 1640 AD) + Sci.Date

Full Description

<1> WKD Archaeology, 2018, Review Of Carbon Analysis (C14) Of Material From 1 Forge Farm Cottage, Southborough (Unpublished document). SKE52269.

<2> WKD Archaeology, 2018, Site Appraisal – 1 Forge Farm Cottage, Southborough: ‘Evaluation Of A Series Of Wattle & Daub Structures Within The Southborough Valley’ (Unpublished document). SKE52270.

<3> WKD Archaeology, 2018, Site Appraisal – 1 Forge Farm Cottage, Southborough: ‘Evaluation Of A Series Of Wattle & Daub Structures Within The Southborough Valley’ (Unpublished document). SKE52270.

<4> WKD Archaeology, 2019, End Of Season Review 2019: 1 Forge Farm Cottage (FFC19), Southborough - A Series Of Wattle & Daub Structures Of Possible Iron Age Origin (Unpublished document). SKE52290.

Sources/Archives (4)

<1> SKE52269 Unpublished document: WKD Archaeology. 2018. Review Of Carbon Analysis (C14) Of Material From 1 Forge Farm Cottage, Southborough.
<2> SKE52270 Unpublished document: WKD Archaeology. 2018. Site Appraisal – 1 Forge Farm Cottage, Southborough: ‘Evaluation Of A Series Of Wattle & Daub Structures Within The Southborough Valley’.
<3> SKE52270 Unpublished document: WKD Archaeology. 2018. Site Appraisal – 1 Forge Farm Cottage, Southborough: ‘Evaluation Of A Series Of Wattle & Daub Structures Within The Southborough Valley’.
<4> SKE52290 Unpublished document: WKD Archaeology. 2019. End Of Season Review 2019: 1 Forge Farm Cottage (FFC19), Southborough - A Series Of Wattle & Daub Structures Of Possible Iron Age Origin.

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Protected Status/Designation

Selected Heritage Inventory for Natural England: Medieval and post-medieval buildings and forge remains at Forge Farm Cottages, Tunbridge Wells

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Intrusive Event: Excavation of a series of wattle and daub structures, Forge Farm Cottages, Tunbridge Wells (EKE19305)

Record last edited

Feb 21 2024 12:00PM