Monument record TQ 67 SW 233 - Manorial Complex (Site of), Gravesend

Summary

Site of a manorial complex built between 1362 and 1368 by Edward III. The complex consisted of a hall and king's chamber, a chapel, a gatehouse, two houses next to the gate and as ancillary buildings a kitchen, three houses with latrines, two ovens and a bakery, two granges, a bridge and a wharf. A wall demolished in 1951 ipossibly may have been part of this site. T

Location

Grid reference TQ 6469 7441 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TQ67SW
Civil Parish GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT
District GRAVESHAM, KENT

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Full Description

Hiscock, R. H., 1990, "King John's Palace", Gravesend: Some Notes on a Riverside Edwardian Royal Manor House, Arch Cant CVII p 193-205 (Article in serial). SKE11947.

Hiscock, R. H., 1990, "King John's Palace", Gravesend: Some Notes on a Riverside Edwardian Royal Manor House, Arch Cant CVII p 193-205 (Article in serial). Ske11947.

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1998, High Street, Gravesend: Site Inspection Report & Documentary Study (Unpublished document). SWX6737.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Article in serial: Hiscock, R. H.. 1990. "King John's Palace", Gravesend: Some Notes on a Riverside Edwardian Royal Manor House. Vol CVII Pages 193 - 205. Arch Cant CVII p 193-205.
  • --- Article in serial: Hiscock, R. H.. 1990. "King John's Palace", Gravesend: Some Notes on a Riverside Edwardian Royal Manor House. Vol CVII Pages 193 - 205. Arch Cant CVII p 193-205.
  • <1> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1998. High Street, Gravesend: Site Inspection Report & Documentary Study.

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Record last edited

Oct 2 2003 3:51AM