Monument record TR 05 SW 5 - 'The Mount' - uncertain earthwork feature, Conduit Wood, Chilham

Summary

A large barrow type feature known as the mount is located in Conduit Wood to the north of Shottenden. The monument measures 13m by 16m and remains to a height of c.2.2m. Evidence of a ditch and possible also a ramp have been reported at the site. The mound itself appears to be composed of very pebbly soil. Previously thought to be a barrow this identification is now uncertain. Seen as not large enough to be a windmill mound this may be an ornamental feature.

Location

Grid reference TR 0437 5479 (point) FCE
Map sheet TR05SW
County KENT
District ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish CHILHAM, ASHFORD, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Hasted E, History of Kent, Vol.3 1790 p25 (OS Card Reference). SKE43741.

<2> F1 ASP 07-JUN-63 (OS Card Reference). SKE41985.

<3> Field report for monument TR 05 SW 5 - June, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE5235.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: Hasted E, History of Kent, Vol.3 1790 p25.
  • <2>XY OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 07-JUN-63. [Mapped feature: #40393 barrow, ]
  • <3> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TR 05 SW 5 - June, 1963.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Nov 17 2021 2:22PM