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Monument record TQ 67 SW 1710 - Wall foundations relating to the former site of Swanscombe Manor, Swanscombe
Summary
During an archaeological evaluation which was carried out by Canterbury Archaeological Trust in 1991 on open ground south and east of the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Swanscombe, chalk and flint foundations were uncovered relating to the former site of the manor house. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6049 7395 (50m by 51m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE, DARTFORD, KENT |
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
During an archaeological evaluation which was carried out by Canterbury Archaeological Trust in 1991 on open ground south and east of the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Swanscombe, chalk and flint foundations were uncovered relating to the former site of the manor house. The excavations revealed that the C18th brick manor house was built on the line of pre-existing foundations (likely medieval in date) in the western portion of the structure. A garden wall, drain and well were also observed, these relate to the C18th structure. (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1991 Dec, Evaluation Excavation at Swanscombe Manor House (Unpublished document). SWX6762.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SWX6762 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1991 Dec. Evaluation Excavation at Swanscombe Manor House. [Mapped feature: #107679 Walls, ]
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event Boundary: Evaluation, Swanscombe Manor House site, Swancombe,Dartford (EKE8108)
- Event Boundary: Evaluation, Swanscombe Manor House site, Swancombe,Dartford Trench D (EKE19727)
- Event Boundary: Evaluation, Swanscombe Manor House site, Swancombe,Dartford Trench E (EKE19728)
Record last edited
Sep 28 2020 10:34AM