Monument record TR 06 SW 260 - A medieval yard surface at 17-19 East Street, Faversham

Summary

Small scale excavations in the open garden area behind a terrace of three 19th century cottages revelaed a courtyard surface of large flints, dated by abundant pottery to the medieval period. To the north, the yard was cut east to west by a ditch or rubbish pit complex, also containing material of medieval to late medieval date. Elsewhere in the garden, high quality post medieval pottery was found in rubbish pits.

Location

Grid reference TR 01743 61325 (point)
Map sheet TR06SW
County KENT
District SWALE, KENT
Civil Parish FAVERSHAM, SWALE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> Dr Patricia Reid, 2009, Report on a medieval yard surface and rubbish pits in East Street, Faversham, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE15863.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Dr Patricia Reid. 2009. Report on a medieval yard surface and rubbish pits in East Street, Faversham, Kent.

Finds (4)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Faversham Test Pits: Hunt the Saxons project (EKE10191)

Record last edited

Dec 1 2009 1:43PM