Monument record TQ 65 NE 45 - Precinct wall and sites of postern gate and gateway, St Mary's Abbey, West Malling

Summary

At one time the precinct wall apparently surrounded an area of about 16 acres. The present boundary wall is of 19th century construction with the lower courses remaining in situ for most of its length. The upper wall is of coursed rubble masonry with a brick coping. The height ranges from 1.0m to 2.0m. Both the Postern Gate and the east gateway have been replaced.

Location

Grid reference TQ 682 574 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ65NE
County KENT
District TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT
Civil Parish WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

<1> OS 25" (OS Card Reference). SKE48250.

<2> OS 6" 1936 (OS Card Reference). SKE48337.

<3> Arch J 88 1932 178-180 (F H Fairweather) (OS Card Reference). SKE36755.

<4> F1 ASP 12-JUN-59 (OS Card Reference). SKE42072.

<5> Field report for monument TQ 65 NE 45 - June, 1959 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3324.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: OS 25".
  • <2> OS Card Reference: OS 6" 1936.
  • <3> OS Card Reference: Arch J 88 1932 178-180 (F H Fairweather).
  • <4> OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 12-JUN-59.
  • <5>XY Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 65 NE 45 - June, 1959. [Mapped feature: #12372 Wall, ]

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Record last edited

Jun 7 2021 1:26PM