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Monument record TQ 44 SE 219 - A man-made cave, Mounters Wood, Chiddingstone
Summary
A man-made cave close to the former site of Highfield, Chiddingstone.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 4942 4434 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ44SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHIDDINGSTONE, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
A man made cave close to the former site of Highfield, Chiddingstone. An initial inspection suggested a possible subterranean chapel with gothic-style pointed arched sections, which might suggest a medieval (14th-15th century) date. The report mentions the possibility of a link to Lollards. The report also refers to a previous survey conducted in 2012, which suggested the possibility that the cave was originally a Mithraeum. (1)
<1> WKD Archaeology, 2018, Chiddingstone Site Visit and Landscape Appraisal (Unpublished document). SKE52273.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE52273 Unpublished document: WKD Archaeology. 2018. Chiddingstone Site Visit and Landscape Appraisal.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Site visit and landscape appraisal, Mounters Wood, Chiddingstone (EKE19435)
Record last edited
Jan 22 2020 9:43AM