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Monument record TR 05 SE 145 - Post medieval bank, Godmersham
Summary
A large earthwork bank is situated in fields to the west of Godmersham near Court Lodge. This bank is thought to represent part of the pale fence for Godmersham Park. It survives for over 20m and a sporadically formed lynchet is in close association.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0597 5060 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR05SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | GODMERSHAM, ASHFORD, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Large earth bank forming part of the pale of Ford Park. Runs for over 20m along slope, also bank on the top of the Downs. Both boundaries are marked by earthworks, the former by a discontinuos lynchet, the latter by a bank. (Ditch on the down slope side). (1)
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Godmersham Park: Historic landscape survey, Vol 2, N. Bannister, 1995. (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Godmersham Park: Historic landscape survey, Vol 2, N. Bannister, 1995..
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Feb 5 2007 12:03PM