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Monument record TQ 54 NE 77 - Medieval and post-medieval features found at the Tonbridge cattle market
Summary
The medieval features included a well containing a number of 12th or 13th century jugs, a post hole, gullies, stakeholes, pits and ditches. Pottery, coins, slag and animal bones were found suggesting a range of activities, including metalworking. There were also numerous post-medieval pits and ditches.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 58978 46736 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ54NE |
| Civil Parish | TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
During an excavation in 2005 numerous medieval features were found.
The medieval features included a well containing a number of 12th or 13th century jugs, a post hole, gullies, stakeholes, pits and ditches. Pottery, coins, slag and animal bones were found suggesting a range of activities, including metalworking.
The site continued to be used in the post-medieval period and numerous features were discovered. (1)
<1> Pre-Construct Archaeology, 2005, An archaeological assessment of land at the Tonbridge Stock and Cattle Market, Bank Street, Tonbridge, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE12947.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE12947 Unpublished document: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 2005. An archaeological assessment of land at the Tonbridge Stock and Cattle Market, Bank Street, Tonbridge, Kent.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at the Tonbridge Stock and Cattle Market, Bank Street (Ref: KBST 05) (EKE9238)
Record last edited
Aug 20 2012 1:41PM