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Monument record TQ 63 NE 37 - Remains of the Scotney Park 'pale' (boundary) excavated during the A21 Lamberhurst Bypass
Summary
During the construction of the A21 Lamberhurst bypass, the possibly medieval remains of the 'pale' or boundary of the Scotney Castle estate were found. The ditch was c. 1-3 m wide and 0.3- 0.5 m deep. There may have been a bank on the inside.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 67961 35359 (76m by 13m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ63NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LAMBERHURST, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> The heritage Network Ltd, 2004, A21 LAMBERHURST BY-PASS PHASE 2 ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKS ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT (Unpublished document). SKE13391.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE13391 Unpublished document: The heritage Network Ltd. 2004. A21 LAMBERHURST BY-PASS PHASE 2 ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKS ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Trenching evaluation of five sites along the route of the A21 Lamberhurst Bypass (Ref: HN420) (EKE9692)
Record last edited
Jun 19 2008 3:54AM