Monument record TQ 94 SE 158 - Pottery, proposed John Wesley School site, Ashford, Kent

Summary

12th-14th Century pottery, the majority found in a linear gulley. A post hole and small ditch found were believed to be evidence of a medieval farmstead. Also, several pits were located, but were not dated. Later (20th C.) drainage and boundary ditches were also identified.

Location

Grid reference TQ 98714 41025 (point)
Map sheet TQ94SE
County KENT
District ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish GREAT CHART WITH SINGLETON, ASHFORD, KENT

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

In the course of the evaluation on the proposed site of John Wesley School, between Cuckoo Land and Chart Road, Ashford, in 2003, where four flint flakes were found, being the only prehistoric remains on the site. Most of the assemblage was medieval in date, mainly comprising pottery. In addition, later brick/tile, metal, charcoal, glass and burnt clay remains were also found. The entire pottery assemblage is believed to date from the mid 12th to 14th centuries, whilst the metal, brick and tiles are of much later date (18th to 19th C.). Evidence for medieval activity is concentrated along the northern edge of the site, where evidence from possible post holes and gulleys suggests the existence of a medieval farmstead. No evidence of Iron Age remains found nearby at Brisley Farm extend into this site.(1)


<1> Neil Griffin, 2003, An Archaeological Evaluation at the Site of the Proposed Ashford Singleton Church of England (Aided)/Methodist Primary School, Singleton, Ashford, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE15965.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Neil Griffin. 2003. An Archaeological Evaluation at the Site of the Proposed Ashford Singleton Church of England (Aided)/Methodist Primary School, Singleton, Ashford, Kent.

Finds (3)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: An Archaeological Evaluation at the Site of the Proposed Ashford Singleton Church of England (Aided)/Methodist Primary School, Singleton, Ashford (Ref: 1640) (EKE10303)

Record last edited

Feb 15 2010 1:15PM