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Monument record TQ 83 SW 48 - Remains of Roman road at Bishopsden Farm, Benenden
Summary
A section of heavily metalled iron slag road was found at Bishopsden Farm, Benenden in a small archaeological excavation
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 84466 34859 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ83SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BENENDEN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
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Full Description
A small archaeological excavation by Neil Aldridge found a section of heavily metalled iron slag road was found at Bishopsden Farm, Benenden. The road was 2.3 m wide with the slag to a depth of 0.26 m. Wheel ruts were found in the slag road surface and there were indications of a ditch on the north side. (1) The road ran from a junction near Benenden School and Ashford.
<1> Neil Aldridge, 2006, Roman roads In Benenden area (Unpublished document). SKE13220.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE13220 Unpublished document: Neil Aldridge. 2006. Roman roads In Benenden area.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Small excavation carried out on a Roman road at Bishopden Farm, Benenden (EKE9462)
Record last edited
Aug 22 2017 12:09PM