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Monument record TQ 53 NE 803 - Possible earthwork promontory/barrow, Rusthall
Summary
A promontory overlooking the 8th green at Rusthall, which may be a man-made earthwork. A report by WKD Archaeology suggests that it may even be a Neolithic Long Barrow, although further research is needed.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5700 3931 (139m by 106m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ53NE |
| Civil Parish | RUSTHALL, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A promontory overlooking the 8th green at Rusthall, which may be a man-made earthwork. A report by WKD Archaeology suggests that it may even be a Neolightic Long Barrow, although further research is needed. (1) A further site visit indicated the possible presence of a raised platform, a revetment and ditch. (2)
<1> WKD Archaeology, 2018, Speculative Review Of A Large Elongated Earthwork At Rusthall (Unpublished document). SKE52281.
<2> WKD Archaeology, 2019, Analysis Of A Possible Prehistoric Tumulus And Related Monuments – Rusthall, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE52283.
<3> Nigel Stapple, 2022, Rusthall ‘long Barrow’ – Speculative Investigation (Unpublished document). SKE57016.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE52281 Unpublished document: WKD Archaeology. 2018. Speculative Review Of A Large Elongated Earthwork At Rusthall.
- <2> SKE52283 Unpublished document: WKD Archaeology. 2019. Analysis Of A Possible Prehistoric Tumulus And Related Monuments – Rusthall, Kent.
- <3> SKE57016 Unpublished document: Nigel Stapple. 2022. Rusthall ‘long Barrow’ – Speculative Investigation.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: 'Speculative review' of a large elongated earthwork at Rusthall, 2018 (EKE19471)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Landscape investigation of a possible Prehistoric earthwork and related monuments (EKE19477)
Record last edited
Jul 15 2026 4:07PM