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Monument record TR 03 NE 256 - Medieval smithy site, Bower Farm
Summary
Archaeological evaluation and excavation carried out in 2016 discovered what was interpreted as a medieval smithy. The remains consisted of a number of north-east to south-west ditches and perpendicular gullies, an area of intense scorching, furnace/oven superstructure and hammerscale (a by-product of smithing) and a well.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 0564 3934 (25m by 22m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR03NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MERSHAM, ASHFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
<1> Swale and Thames Survey Company, 2016, An archaeological post-assessment report on the archaeological excavation of land at Bower Farm, Bower Road, Mersham, near Ashford, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE32526.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE32526 Unpublished document: Swale and Thames Survey Company. 2016. An archaeological post-assessment report on the archaeological excavation of land at Bower Farm, Bower Road, Mersham, near Ashford, Kent.
Finds (6)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: An archaeological evaluation and land at Bower Farm, Bower Road, Mersham, near Ashford, Kent (Ref: MBF/FX/16) (EKE16411)
Record last edited
May 23 2024 3:34PM