Monument record TQ 56 NW 54 - Medieval enclosed settlement

Summary

Medieval enclosed settlement

Location

Grid reference TQ 529 681 (point) LO
Map sheet TQ56NW
County KENT
Civil Parish FARNINGHAM, SEVENOAKS, KENT
District SEVENOAKS, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

TQ 530682. A substantial medieval enclosure was revealed in 1974 by rescue work ahead of motorway construction on the western fringe of the parish of Farningham. East-west ditches crossed the line of the motorway and contained small amounts of domestic rubbish including pottery of the 13th century date. No trace of related structures was found. (1)


<1> Arch Excvns (DOE) 1974 93 (B Philp) (OS Card Reference). SKE36504.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: Arch Excvns (DOE) 1974 93 (B Philp). [Mapped feature: #46422 settlement, ]

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: M2 ROADWAY (Ref: EI 14762) (EKE3810)

Record last edited

Apr 19 2021 2:40PM