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Monument record TQ 54 SW 9 - Romano-British bloomery
Summary
A Roman bloomery consisting of tap slag, cinder and charcoal was found in a field on Oakenden Farm. Surface finds included a sherd of Samian and one of Nene Valley type, probably 2nd century.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 503 428 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ54SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHIDDINGSTONE, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
TQ 504428. An area measuring some 30m by 80m in a field on Oakenden Farm is heavily impregnated with tap slag, cinder and charcoal. Surface finds of pottery included one Samian and one Nene Valley sherd, probably 2nd century. Large depressions in the vicinity are almost certainly ore pits. (1) The bloomery at Oakenden is listed as dating from 100-200 A.D. (After Cleere 1975) (2)
<1> Ro Iron making Sites in the Weald ts 1973 35 (H Cleere) (OS Card Reference). SKE49275.
<2> The Iron Ind of the Weald 1985 60 fig 20 (H Cleere and D Crossley) (OS Card Reference). SKE50393.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 15 2021 4:40PM