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Monument record TQ 65 SW 162 - Roman villa, Fairlawn Estate, Plaxtol
Summary
Walls belonging to a Roman villa were uncovered during a watching brief in 2009. The building was not fully excavated. The portion exposed was c.31m long and c.11m wide. On the basis of coins recovered from the site the villa has been dated to the late third century. A possible flue and stoke hole were observed suggesting the presence of a hypocaust. A number of other features were recorded in the area around the villa, including pits, ditches, post-holes and a well.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6005 5344 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ65SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | PLAXTOL, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
<1> Wessex Archaeology, 2009, Farningham to Hadlow, Kent 1200mm Natural Gas Pipeline: Post Excavation Assessment Report and Updated Project Design, Mitigation Areas and Watching Brief (Unpublished document). SKE17363.
<2> Wessex Archaeology, 2011, Fairlawne Estate Roman Building, Plaxtol, Kent - Report on an Archaeological Investigation: Phase 2 (Unpublished document). SKE17996.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SKE17363 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2009. Farningham to Hadlow, Kent 1200mm Natural Gas Pipeline: Post Excavation Assessment Report and Updated Project Design, Mitigation Areas and Watching Brief.
- <2> SKE17996 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2011. Fairlawne Estate Roman Building, Plaxtol, Kent - Report on an Archaeological Investigation: Phase 2.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Test pitting on the Fairlawne Estate villa site (EKE12431)
Record last edited
Nov 26 2012 2:27PM