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Monument record TQ 75 NE 385 - Post medieval pits at 15-17 King Street, Maidstone
Summary
Three post medieval pits (probably all 18th-19thC), one of which was a cess pit.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 76258 55781 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
A watching brief on a new development uncovered evidence of three post medieval pits (18th-19thC) one of which was a stone lined cess pit.(1) The only datable evidence was from the cess pit. The pottery ranged from c.1780-c.1825 and c.1725-1780.(1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1998, Watching Brief at 15-17 King Street, Maidstone (Unpublished document). SKE7290.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE7290 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1998. Watching Brief at 15-17 King Street, Maidstone.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Watching Brief at 15-17 King Street, Maidstone (EKE5385)
Record last edited
Feb 7 2012 11:06AM