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Monument record TQ 65 SE 52 - Byre at Yotes Court Farm, Mereworth
Summary
When outbuildings were demolished at Yotes Court Farm, the site of an animal manure pit next to a former byre were revealed. The pit is oval, lined with brick originally. A sloping chute is cut into one side with the former byre adjacent and a low wall on the other side. The sides had been sealed with lime mortar and were 2m deep. There was a drain along the centre of the pit. It is presumed to be of 19th century origin.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6503 5332 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ65SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MEREWORTH, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Site animal manure pit next to former byre at Yotes Court farm. Pit covered by outbuilding, now demolished. Oval plan pit lined with brick originally not covered by an out. Sloping chute cut into one side with former byre wall adjacent and low wall on other side. Sides sealed with lime mortar and 2m deep. Drain channel along centre of pit. Presumed to be of C19 date. (1)
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, A Pearce'Animal Cess Pit at Mereworth'(Kent Underground Research Group Research Report 6 1989) p63 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. A Pearce'Animal Cess Pit at Mereworth'(Kent Underground Research Group Research Report 6 1989) p63.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 12 2008 10:06AM