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Monument record TQ 67 SE 22 - Site of Randall Manor, Shorne Woods Country Park
Summary
Site of the medieval Randall Manor. Excavated in 1962-3 where Medieval pottery, a hearth and an extensive complex of wall foundations were discovered and an ongoing community archaeology excavation since 2006. the site lies in dense woodland. To the north of this is a complex of three fishponds with pond bays, all probably contemporary with the house.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6824 7038 (67m by 72m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SHORNE, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Arch Cant 77 1962 xlix (AF Allen) (OS Card Reference). SKE35624.
<2> oral: G. Dockerell, Shorne. (OS Card Reference). SKE48029.
<3> F1 FGA 15-JAN-65 (OS Card Reference). SKE42922.
<4> Arch News Letter 2 1949-50 52 (OS Card Reference). SKE36781.
<5> Field report for monument TQ 67 SE 22 - January, 1965 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3611.
<6> Oxford Archaeology, March 2002, Randall's Wood, Shorne, Kent: Walkover Survey (Unpublished document). SWX12853.
<7> Kent Archaeological Society, 2014, Randall Manor: Community Archaeology Works (Article in serial). SKE30700.
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1>XY SKE35624 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 77 1962 xlix (AF Allen). [Mapped feature: #104 House (site of), ]
- <2> SKE48029 OS Card Reference: oral: G. Dockerell, Shorne..
- <3> SKE42922 OS Card Reference: F1 FGA 15-JAN-65.
- <4> SKE36781 OS Card Reference: Arch News Letter 2 1949-50 52.
- <5> SKE3611 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 67 SE 22 - January, 1965.
- <6> SWX12853 Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeology. March 2002. Randall's Wood, Shorne, Kent: Walkover Survey.
- <7> SKE30700 Article in serial: Kent Archaeological Society. 2014. Randall Manor: Community Archaeology Works. Issue 100 Winter 2014 Pages 14-19.
Finds (7)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Parent of: Deeply sunken lane/trackway, Randall Wood (Monument) (TQ 67 SE 259)
- Parent of: Earthen Bank (possible Trackway?), Randall Wood (Monument) (TQ 67 SE 257)
- Parent of: Earthwork Bank, Randall Wood (Monument) (TQ 67 SE 256)
- Parent of: Possible fishpond relating to Randall's Manor, Randall Wood (Monument) (TQ 67 SE 260)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Desk based assessment and walkover survey: Randall Wood, Shorne (Ref: 3524) (EWX9130)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Randall Manor, 1962 (Ref: EI 14965) (EKE3954)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Randalls, 1895 (Ref: EI 14964) (EKE3953)
Record last edited
Jun 22 2021 11:16AM