Monument record TR 03 NE 63 - Medieval metalworking site east of Mersham, Ashford, Kent

Summary

The southern limit of a previously identified medieval metalworking site was found in 1998 prior to Channel Tunnel Rail Link construction works. The area under investigation was located to the north of the existing London to Folkestone railway. Cut archaeological features were identified and htese have been interpreted as a series of pits, and a large ditch. The ditch is believed to be the continuation of a ditch observed in an area previously under excavation, and is thought to represent the southern boundary to this site (a medieval metalworking site). Although no direct evidence for metalworking was evident the presence of the identified features suggests that the original limits of the medieval metalworking site continued to the east into the study area.

Location

Grid reference TR 0526 3923 (point)
Map sheet TR03NE
County KENT
District ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish MERSHAM, ASHFORD, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1999, Archaeological evaluation report. East of Mersham (Unpublished document). SKE6917.

<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1999, Mersham, Kent: Detailed Archaeological Works Interim Report (Unpublished document). SKE6920.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1999. Archaeological evaluation report. East of Mersham.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1999. Mersham, Kent: Detailed Archaeological Works Interim Report.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation east of Mersham (Ref: ARC EMM 98) (EKE5106)

Record last edited

Mar 4 2011 9:26AM