Monument record TQ 55 SW 49 - Post medieval remains at Clenches Farm, Clenches Farm Road, Sevenoaks

Summary

An archaeological evaluation in advance of redevelopment in 2005 found several post medieval features probably associated with the 18th and 19th century farm. These included yard surfaces, building foundations, ponds and a pit

Location

Grid reference TQ 52324 53965 (point)
Map sheet TQ55SW
County KENT
Civil Parish SEVENOAKS, SEVENOAKS, KENT
District SEVENOAKS, KENT

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Type and Period (6)

Full Description

From the archaeological report: "The evaluation found evidence for natural sand across the site at heights ranging between 155.19m OD in the south of the site, to 153.75m OD in the west and 153.99m OD in the north. In the south of the site natural sand was present immediately below the existing tarmac surfaces and it appeared that horizontal truncation had occurred in this area of the site. The evaluation found no evidence to suggest human occupation or use of the site prior to the late post-medieval period.To the south of the site foundations associated with 19th century additions to the 18th century farm were recorded whilst in the west of the site a yard surface dating to the same period was recorded. Elsewhere on site two possible ponds and a pit dating to the late 19th century were recorded whilst a number of masonry foundations dating to the 20th century, and associated with the continued use of the site as a farm and/or dairy in the last century were recorded. All of the masonry recorded during the evaluation showed a strong correlation with buildings shown on Ordnance Survey maps of the past 100 years. "(1)


CgMs Consulting, 2004, Archaeological Desk Based Assessment Clenches Farm Sevenoaks (Unpublished document). SKE13480.

CgMs Consulting, 2004, Archaeological Desk Based Assessment Clenches Farm Sevenoaks (Unpublished document). Ske13480.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: CgMs Consulting. 2004. Archaeological Desk Based Assessment Clenches Farm Sevenoaks.
  • --- Unpublished document: CgMs Consulting. 2004. Archaeological Desk Based Assessment Clenches Farm Sevenoaks.

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Evaluation at Clenches Farm, Clenches Farm Road, Sevenoaks (Ref: KCFS 05) (EKE9767)

Record last edited

Aug 14 2008 11:13AM