Monument record TQ 44 NW 128 - Medieval ditch and two post medieval postholes behind 25 High Street, Edenbridge

Summary

An archaeological evaluation carried out in 2005 found two post medieval postholes and a medieval ditch behind 25 High Street, Edenbridge. The 13th/14th century ditch ran east-west and contained evidence of metalworking.The ditch is at right-angles to the medieval street and may represent a boundary ditch.

Location

Grid reference TQ 44382 46335 (point)
Map sheet TQ44NW
County KENT
Civil Parish EDENBRIDGE, SEVENOAKS, KENT
District SEVENOAKS, KENT

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

In 2005 an evaluation was carried out at 25 High Street, Edenbridge in advance of redevelopment. A single 15m x 2m trench was excavated. The ground was found to be truncated but a medieval ditch (550mm wide x 160mm deep) was found running east-west across the site, at right angles to the High Street. The ditch contained 13th/14th century pottery plus one residual 12th century sherd. Large quantities of iron slag was also found in the ditch. Elsewhere on the site later medieval and post medieval pottery was found.

Two small pits or postholes dating to the 18th or 19th century were also found.(1)


<1> Archaeology South-East, 2005, An archaeological evaluation on land at 25 High Street, Edenbridge, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE13461.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2005. An archaeological evaluation on land at 25 High Street, Edenbridge, Kent.

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation at 25 High Street, Edenbridge (Ref: Proj. 2146) (EKE9760)

Record last edited

Jul 31 2008 11:58AM