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Monument record TQ 56 NE 34 - Early Medieval settlement, Farningham
Summary
An Anglo-Saxon settlement, comprising a two-post Grubenhaus and some pottery was recorded close to Franks Roman villa during construction of the M20 motorway.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 554 673 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ56NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | FARNINGHAM, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
TQ 554673. Evidence of Anglo Saxon occupation close to Franks Roman villa site was recorded during construction of the M20 motorway. A two-post Grubenhous was located c.100m east of the Roman house. A few sherds of coarse Anglo Saxon pottery were found. (1)
<1> Md Arch 20 1976 164 (L Webster & J Cherry) (OS Card Reference). SKE46597.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE46597 OS Card Reference: Md Arch 20 1976 164 (L Webster & J Cherry). [Mapped feature: #43498 settlement, ]
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Apr 13 2021 3:31PM