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Monument record TR 16 SW 9 - Medieval Tile Kiln (Site of), Clowes Wood
Summary
In September 1967 work on a land drain uncovered a mass of early 13th century tile, apparently debris from a tile kiln, at the edge of Clowes Wood. Pieces were identifided as being identical to slipped and glazed tiles that form what appears to be the earliest pavement at Faversham Abbey.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 126 638 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR16SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHESTFIELD, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
TR 126639. In September 1967 work on a land drain uncovered a mass of early 13th century tile, apparently debris from a tile kiln, at the edge of Clowes Wood. Pieces were identifided as being identical to slipped and glazed tiles that form what appears to be the earliest pavement at Faversham Abbey. (1)
In 1990 an assessment was undertaken in anticipation of Thanet Way. (2)
<1> Various, 1969, Investigations & Excavations during the Year, Arch Cant 83 1968 267-8 (Canterbury Mus) (Article in serial). SKE11909.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1990, Thanet Way: Archaeological Evaluation (Unpublished document). SKE17200.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SKE11909 Article in serial: Various. 1969. Investigations & Excavations during the Year. VolLXXXIII p249 - 275. Arch Cant 83 1968 267-8 (Canterbury Mus). [Mapped feature: #44386 kiln, ]
- <2> SKE17200 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1990. Thanet Way: Archaeological Evaluation.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Desk based assessment of Thanet Way, Whitstable, Canterbury, 1990 (EKE11469)
Record last edited
Mar 3 2022 3:27PM