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Monument record TQ 54 NE 78 - Structural medieval remains beneath the line of the present Lyons crescent
Summary
Structural medieval remains beneath the line of the present Lyons crescent were discovered during ground reduction and excavation of a series of foundation base pits.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 59130 46545 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ54NE |
| Civil Parish | TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Possible flat bottomed shallow ditch from which several sherds of pottery were recovered which can be dated betwenn 1225-1275/1300 AD and fall into the period of major activity of the town with the construction of the castle keep, bailey, walls etc (1).
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2007, An archaeological watching brief during groundworks associated with the redevelopment of 2-4 Lyons Crescent, Tonbridge, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE12978.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE12978 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2007. An archaeological watching brief during groundworks associated with the redevelopment of 2-4 Lyons Crescent, Tonbridge, Kent.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Watching Brief at Tonbridge School, High Street Tonbridge (EKE9296)
- Intrusive Event: Watching brief during groundworks at Lyons Crescent, Tonbridge (Ref: LCT/WB-06) (EKE9283)
Record last edited
Sep 13 2011 2:46PM