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Monument record TQ 74 NW 18 - Possible Iron Working Site near Copt Hall Farm, Marden
Summary
During a fieldwalking survey, large quantities of slag and burnt flint were found near Copt Hall Farm. No pottery was recovered and the date of the site is unknown. The name Copt Hall may be a corruption of Corpse, a fuel source for iron-working.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7477 4585 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ74NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MARDEN, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Surface collection survey along line of pipeline between Farningham and High Halden. The work was hampered by bad weather but two areas of high concentrations of burnt flint and slag were found. One site was near Copt Hall Farm Marden. Although large quantities of burnt flint and slag were found, no pottery was discovered and the site is of unknown date. It is suggested that the name Copt Hall may be a corruption of Corpse and therefore a fuel source for iron working. Another site was also located nr Staplehurst.(1)
<1> RSK Environment, 2001, Farningham to High Halden Pipeline Surface Collection Survey (Unpublished document). SKE7738.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE7738 Unpublished document: RSK Environment. 2001. Farningham to High Halden Pipeline Surface Collection Survey.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Farningham to High Halden Pipleline Surface Collection Survey (Ref: Project P3191) (EKE5745)
Record last edited
Jul 23 2024 8:43AM