Monument record MKE122909 - Boxley Abbey

Summary

Cistercian Abbey house established in the mid-12th century and closing in 1538 during the time of the dissolution of the monasteries. Trench 5 exposed part of a stone lined culvert running NW-SE. In Trench 6, three phases of building were identified which can be related to phases 1, 2 and 4 from Trench 1 during the 2022 evaluations. The masonry was in good condition and sat 0.4m below the surface. Trench 7 revealed two walls and several later features which had unfortunately disturbed the walls. Trench 8 contained one wall running NE-SW as well as some other smaller features.

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Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluations at Boxley Abbey, Boarley Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3BT (Ref: BOX 23 EV) (EKE23052)

Record last edited

Apr 22 2024 1:53PM