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Monument record TQ 63 NE 38 - Remains of the Scotney Castle park pale found during the construction of the A21 Lamberhurst bypass
Summary
During the construction of the A21 Lamberhurst bypass in 2003 the remains of the Scotney Castle park pale or boundary were found. These consisted of a earthen bank and ditch.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 68324 35941 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ63NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LAMBERHURST, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
During the construction of the A21 Lamberhurst bypass in 2003 the remains of the Scotney Castle park pale or boundary were found. These consisted of a earthen bank and ditch.
Two trenches were excavated. Trench 1 to the east revelaed nothing of archaeological interest. Trench 2, however, revealed a ditch, 2.2 m wide and 1.2 m deep and, immediately to the south, a ditch 1.4 m wide and 0.3 m deep. These were interpreted as being part of the pale or boundary of the Scotney Castle estate. (1)
<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The heritage Network Ltd, 2004, A21 LAMBERHURST BY-PASS PHASE 2 ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKS ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT (Unpublished document).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 SKE13391 Unpublished document: The heritage Network Ltd. 2004.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 4:07AM