TQ 76 NE 387 - The medieval remains of Grench Manor, Gillingham

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Monument record TQ 76 NE 387 - The medieval remains of Grench Manor, Gillingham

Summary

The remains of the medieval manor house, mid 13th to 16th century, of Grench found during archaeological investigations in the 1990's. Finds recovered included a quantity of oyster shell, animal bone, pottery of utilitarian vessels of probably local origin and tile. Building features included internal and external walls, floor surfaces, hearths, boundary ditches and post holes. Overall a series of building phases were identifed between the 12th and 16th centuries. Various segments of wall,built at different periods. Possible boundary ditches, either undated or post-medieval in date. C19th rubbish pit filled with glas bottles and ceramics.

Location

Grid reference	TQ 7935 6849 (point) Centred
Map sheet	TQ76NE
County	KENT
Civil Parish	GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority	MEDWAY

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EDP, 2009, Grace Manor, Gillingham, Kent: Archaeological Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE15930.

<1> Hasted, E., 1786, The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent: Volume 2, Hist of Kent 2 1782 83 (E Hasted) (Monograph). SKE8061.

<2> Arch Cant 29 1911 237 (A Hussey) (OS Card Reference). SKE34946.

<2> Hussey, A., 1911, Archaeologia Cantiana Vol. 29. Chapels in Kent, Arch Cant 29 1911 237 (A Hussey) (Article in serial). SKE8032.

<3> Chats about Gillingham 1906 30 (CS Leeds) (OS Card Reference). SKE38951.

<4> E Smith Randall Owner (OS Card Reference). SKE41539.

<5> F1 AC 06-NOV-51 (OS Card Reference). SKE41769.

<6> F2 CFW 05-NOV-64 (OS Card Reference). SKE43207.

<7> DOE (HHR) Borough of Gillingham 1973 (OS Card Reference). SKE39911.

<8> Newman, J., 1980, Buildings of England: West Kent and the Weald, Bldgs of Eng West Kent and the Weald 1980 293-94 (J Newman) (Monograph). SKE7817.

<9> DOE Amendment Letter. 6.11.90 (OS Card Reference). SKE40783.

<10> Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit, 1992, Gillingham Grench Manor: Summary Report of an Archaeological Rescue-Excavation January 1992 (Unpublished document). SWX6865.

<11> Field report for monument TQ 76 NE 43 - November, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4068.

<12> South East Archaeological Services, 1995, Archaeological Evaluation at Grench Manor, 348 Grange Road, Gillingham (Unpublished document). SWX7042.

<13> Kirk, L, 1998, Excavation at Grench Manor, Gillingham (Unpublished document). SKE11931.

<14> Oxford Archaeology, 2005, Grace Manor Nursing Home, Grange Road, Gillingham, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE12490.

<15> Wessex Archaeology, 2000, Grange Farm, Gillingham Kent Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE12491.

<15> CgMs Consulting, 2002, Archaeological Desk Based Assessment of Land at Grange Farm, Gillingham (Unpublished document). SKE12492.

<16> Oxford Archaeology, 2005, Grace Manor Nursing Home, Grange Road, Gillingham, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE15625.

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--- SKE15930 Unpublished document: EDP. 2009. Grace Manor, Gillingham, Kent: Archaeological Assessment.
<1> SKE8061 Monograph: Hasted, E.. 1786. The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent: Volume 2. Hist of Kent 2 1782 83 (E Hasted).
<2> SKE34946 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 29 1911 237 (A Hussey).
<2> SKE8032 Article in serial: Hussey, A.. 1911. Archaeologia Cantiana Vol. 29. Chapels in Kent. XXIX p217 - 258. Arch Cant 29 1911 237 (A Hussey).
<3> SKE38951 OS Card Reference: Chats about Gillingham 1906 30 (CS Leeds).
<4> SKE41539 OS Card Reference: E Smith Randall Owner.
<5> SKE41769 OS Card Reference: F1 AC 06-NOV-51.
<6> SKE43207 OS Card Reference: F2 CFW 05-NOV-64.
<7> SKE39911 OS Card Reference: DOE (HHR) Borough of Gillingham 1973.
<8> SKE7817 Monograph: Newman, J.. 1980. Buildings of England: West Kent and the Weald. Bldgs of Eng West Kent and the Weald 1980 293-94 (J Newman).
<9> SKE40783 OS Card Reference: DOE Amendment Letter. 6.11.90.
<10> SWX6865 Unpublished document: Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit. 1992. Gillingham Grench Manor: Summary Report of an Archaeological Rescue-Excavation January 1992.
<11> SKE4068 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 76 NE 43 - November, 1964.
<12> SWX7042 Unpublished document: South East Archaeological Services. 1995. Archaeological Evaluation at Grench Manor, 348 Grange Road, Gillingham.
<13> SKE11931 Unpublished document: Kirk, L. 1998. Excavation at Grench Manor, Gillingham.
<14>XY SKE12490 Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeology. 2005. Grace Manor Nursing Home, Grange Road, Gillingham, Kent. [Mapped feature: #19337 house, ]
<15> SKE12491 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2000. Grange Farm, Gillingham Kent Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment.
<15> SKE12492 Unpublished document: CgMs Consulting. 2002. Archaeological Desk Based Assessment of Land at Grange Farm, Gillingham.
<16> SKE15625 Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeology. 2005. Grace Manor Nursing Home, Grange Road, Gillingham, Kent.

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Related Events/Activities (5)

Intrusive Event: Evaluaton at Grench Manor, 348 Grange Road, Gillingham (Ref: Project 1994/224) (EKE8158)
Intrusive Event: Excavation at Grench Manor (EKE8152)
Intrusive Event: Excavation at Grench Manor, Gillingham (Ref: Project 246) (EKE8159)
Non-Intrusive Event: Grace Manor, Gillingham, Kent: Archaeological Assessment (EKE10268)
Intrusive Event: Investigation at Grange Farm Gillingham (Ref: KKGF 03) (EKE10251)

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Jul 21 2021 2:50PM