Monument record TQ 83 SW 28 - Site of Hemsted Brickworks, near Benenden School, Benenden

Summary

The remains of an 18th century brickworks are located in the grounds of Benenden school. The Hemsted Brickworks operated in the 18th century and is marked on an estate plan from 1779. Two brick firing tunnels are all that remain.

Location

Grid reference TQ 8004 3403 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ83SW
County KENT
District TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT
Civil Parish BENENDEN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Pers. comm. M C Lebon 1988 (OS Card Reference). SKE48513.

<2> Archaeologia Cantiana 87 1972 238 (M C Lebon) (OS Card Reference). SKE37328.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: Pers. comm. M C Lebon 1988.
  • <2>XY OS Card Reference: Archaeologia Cantiana 87 1972 238 (M C Lebon). [Mapped feature: #14334 brickworks, ]

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: HEMSTED, 1970-71 (Ref: EI 21407) (EKE4414)

Record last edited

Jul 30 2024 2:41PM