Monument record TR 02 SE 259 - Medieval structure (Structure F) discovered off Spitalfield Lane, New Romney

Summary

The partial remains of a minimum of ten structures were revealed in section during a watching brief which was carried out ahead of the redevelopment of a site at the junction of Spitalfield Lane and Sussex Road in New Romney, Kent. Structure 'F' appeared to belong to the third phase of construction at the site (A.D. 1350-1400). (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on avilable information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 0617 2483 (8m by 7m)
Map sheet TR02SE
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish NEW ROMNEY, SHEPWAY, KENT

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Type and Period (5)

Full Description

The partial remains of a minimum of ten structures were revealed in section during a watching brief which was carried out ahead of the redevelopment of a site at the junction of Spitalfield Lane and Sussex Road in New Romney, Kent. Structure 'F' appeared to belong to the third phase of construction at the site (A.D. 1350-1400). It was probably rectangular in plan, measuring at least 6m (though probably 8.5-9m) NE/SW and 2m (though probably 4.25m) NW/SE. It was positioned within house plot B (now Rosewood) close to its western boundary. The structural elements revealed comprised a clay floor one hearth, one beam slot, and one post/stake hole. (information summarised from source) (1)


<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2006, An Achaeological Watching Brief During Re-Development of the Former Sussex Road Garage Site, New Romney, Shepway, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE17060.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2006. An Achaeological Watching Brief During Re-Development of the Former Sussex Road Garage Site, New Romney, Shepway, Kent. [Mapped feature: #110812 building remains, ]

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief at the former Sussex Road garage site, New Romney - Cess pit 1 (Ref: SRNR-WB-05) (EKE22226)
  • Event Boundary: Watching brief at the former Sussex Road garage site, New Romney (Ref: SRNR-WB-05) (EKE11323)

Record last edited

Mar 28 2023 2:35PM