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

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<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.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: Ro Iron making Sites in the Weald ts 1973 35 (H Cleere). [Mapped feature: #20345 bloomery, ]
  • <2> OS Card Reference: The Iron Ind of the Weald 1985 60 fig 20 (H Cleere and D Crossley).

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Mar 15 2021 4:40PM