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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 |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Brickworks in the field to SE of Forge Farm. Square section brick chimney still standing but adjacent scotch kiln ruinous (was still intact in 1978 and used as cow shed (1)). Rest of works to S marked by overgrown piles of wasters, poss covering rems of other structures. Wasters also seen in bed of stream nearby along with Victorian bottle dump and cinder. Site prob C19. (2)
<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.
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Record last edited
May 17 2023 1:32PM