Monument record TQ 66 SW 10 - Medieval - post-medieval enclosed settlement, Stansted

Summary

Earthwork remains of enclosed settlement with bailey to the west. Investigation of the site uncovered the remains of a lookout tower, destroyed in the mid 13th century, a windmill, an oven and a possible bloomery. Pottery dating from the early to mid 12th century was also found.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 6286 6141 (94m by 61m)
Map sheet TQ66SW
County KENT
District TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT
Civil Parish STANSTED, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> OS 6" 1936 (OS Card Reference). SKE48337.

<2> Letter (JEL Caiger 12.11.64) (OS Card Reference). SKE46046.

<3> F1 FGA 16-NOV-64 (OS Card Reference). SKE42929.

<4> KAR 4 1966 16-17 (JEL Caiger) (OS Card Reference). SKE45718.

<5> Oral: JEL Caiger Bexleyheath Kent (OS Card Reference). SKE48032.

<6> F2 ASP 07-SEP-66 (OS Card Reference). SKE43087.

<7> Med Arch 9 1965 202 (D Wilson & G Hurst) (OS Card Reference). SKE46771.

<8> Med Arch 11 1967 298 (D Wilson & G Hurst) (OS Card Reference). SKE46725.

<9> Field report for monument TQ 66 SW 10 - November, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3581.

<10> Field report for monument TQ 66 SW 10 - September, 1966 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3582.

Sources/Archives (10)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: OS 6" 1936.
  • <2> OS Card Reference: Letter (JEL Caiger 12.11.64).
  • <3> OS Card Reference: F1 FGA 16-NOV-64.
  • <4> OS Card Reference: KAR 4 1966 16-17 (JEL Caiger).
  • <5> OS Card Reference: Oral: JEL Caiger Bexleyheath Kent.
  • <6> OS Card Reference: F2 ASP 07-SEP-66.
  • <7> OS Card Reference: Med Arch 9 1965 202 (D Wilson & G Hurst).
  • <8> OS Card Reference: Med Arch 11 1967 298 (D Wilson & G Hurst).
  • <9> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 66 SW 10 - November, 1964.
  • <10> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 66 SW 10 - September, 1966.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: HALL WOOD,FAIRSEAT (Ref: EI 14921) (EKE3920)

Record last edited

May 14 2024 1:53PM