It should not be assumed that this site is publicly accessible and it may be on private property. Do not trespass.
Monument record TQ 54 NE 83 - Medieval pit, probably a soil quarry at Tonbridge Cattle market
Summary
An archaeological evaluation in 2003 found a large pit,probably a soil quarry, containing medieval roof tiles and a iron bucket handle.
Location
Grid reference | Centred TQ 5895 4678 (54m by 46m) (2 map features) |
---|---|
Map sheet | TQ54NE |
Civil Parish | TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
County | KENT |
District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An archaeological evaluation in 2003 found a large pit,probably a soil quarry, containing medieval roof tiles and a iron bucket handle. The pit was oval shaped, c. 2 m across and only 50 cm deep. A small iron bucket handle was found in the fill.
The evaluation also found several medieval soil horizons across the site but concluded that the site had been truncated by the construction of the cattle market in the mid 19th century destroying any remains of the town defences.(1)
<1> Museum of London Archaeology Service, 2003, Tonbridge Stock and Cattle Market: an archaeological evaluation report (Unpublished document). SKE13402.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE13402 Unpublished document: Museum of London Archaeology Service. 2003. Tonbridge Stock and Cattle Market: an archaeological evaluation report.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Trial trenching evaluation at Tonbridge Cattle Market (Ref: KT TBR03) (EKE9703)
Record last edited
Jun 21 2008 8:23AM