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Monument record TQ 75 NE 421 - Red brick wall foundation and other archaeological finds recorded at the former Council offices, Springfield, Maidstone
Summary
Wall foundation made of red bricks bonded with sandy mortar (C19th date). Roman and late medieval pottery also recorded during the watching brief. Individual oyster shells found in several test pits and a single pot in one test pit. All in part of topsoil. Clinker and ash ('hardcore').
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 75549 56973 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> AOC Archaeology Group, 2002, An Archaeological watching brief at the former Council offices, Springfield Park, Maidstone, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE13230.
<2> AOC Archaeology Group, 2002, Land at the former Kent County Council Premises, Springfield, Maidstone: archaeological survival
Land at former Kent County Council premises, Springfield, Maidstone, Kent: Archaeological survival (Unpublished document). SKE8371.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SKE13230 Unpublished document: AOC Archaeology Group. 2002. An Archaeological watching brief at the former Council offices, Springfield Park, Maidstone, Kent.
- <2> SKE8371 Unpublished document: AOC Archaeology Group. 2002. Land at the former Kent County Council Premises, Springfield, Maidstone: archaeological survival Land at former Kent County Council premises, Springfield, Maidstone, Kent: Archaeological survival.
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Watching Brief at the former council offices, Springfield Park, Maidstone. (Ref: SAN 02) (EKE9471)
- Intrusive Event: Watching brief on land of former Kent County Council premises, Springfield (EKE6083)
Record last edited
May 1 2018 2:54PM