Monument record TQ 54 SE 19 - Scotch kiln and brickworks, near Forge Farm, Southborough

Summary

The remains of a probable 19th century scotch kiln and brickworks are located near Forge Farm. A square section brick chimney was thought to still be standing in the 70's but the adjacent scotch kiln was ruinous. The remainders of the site is covered by heavy undergrowth with evidence of waste pottery. A Victorian bottle dump and cinder have also been found in the area.

Location

Grid reference TQ 5937 4235 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ54SE
County KENT
District TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT
Civil Parish SOUTHBOROUGH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Haslefoot 1978 Ind Arch of Se England (Batsford) p.56 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.

<2> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Site visit by DC Eve (Kent SMR) 1995 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Haslefoot 1978 Ind Arch of Se England (Batsford) p.56.
  • <2> Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Site visit by DC Eve (Kent SMR) 1995.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

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Record last edited

May 17 2023 1:32PM