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Monument record TR 05 SW 181 - Medieval field boundary ditch, Stringman's Field, Lees Court Estate
Summary
A medieval field boundary ditch was identified during an excavation in 2019 at Stringman's Field, Lees Court Estate. The excavation was carried out to investigate the origins and function of a prehistoric monument at the site. The alignment of the medieval ditch was observed to respect the boundary of the monument, suggesting that the earlier feature remained visible in the landscape into the 12th century.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 0248 5434 (3m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR05SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BADLESMERE, SWALE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A medieval field boundary ditch was identified during an excavation in 2019 at Stringman's Field, Lees Court Estate. The excavation was carried out to investigate the origins and function of a prehistoric monument (TR 05 SW 180) at the site. The alignment of the medieval ditch was observed to respect the boundary of the monument, suggesting that the earlier feature remained visible in the landscape into the 12th century. (1)
<1> Darnley Archaeological Services, 2020, ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF A POSSIBLE PREHISTORIC MONUMENT AT STRINGMANS FIELD, LEES COURT ESTATE, FAVERSHAM, KENT (Unpublished document). SKE57479.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE57479 Unpublished document: Darnley Archaeological Services. 2020. ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF A POSSIBLE PREHISTORIC MONUMENT AT STRINGMANS FIELD, LEES COURT ESTATE, FAVERSHAM, KENT.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation of a prehistoric monument at Stringman's Field, Lees Court Estate, Faversham, 2019 (Ref: Site Code: SF19) (EKE25675)
Record last edited
Nov 4 2025 8:17PM