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Monument record TR 26 NE 145 - Medieval dock and undated cemetery, Down Barton Farm, St. Nicholas at Wade parish
Summary
The remains of a medieval pier or quay were reportedly found at Down Barton Farm during construction work in the 1930s. This is now the site of a cow barn. A cemetery of unknown date was also reportedly discovered during work to dig post holes. No further information about this discovery is known. Down Barton Farm was reportedly the site of an ancient manor but the current farm house appears to be early Georgian.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 254 663 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR26NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ST NICHOLAS AT WADE, THANET, KENT |
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Full Description
TR 255663. Medieval dock and cemetery. Down Barton Farm was the site of an ancient manor, although the farm house presently standing appears to be early Georgian. The byre just west of the farm house is supposed to have the remains of a pier or quay beneath its foundations. This was said to have been exposed during building work in the 1930s. There is said to be a burial ground on land to the west of the farm. This was found when digging post holes in the raised way going out to the wantsum. (1)
<1> Isle of Thanet Arch Unit Sites and Mons Archive 1988 rec no 299 (OS Card Reference). SKE44648.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE44648 OS Card Reference: Isle of Thanet Arch Unit Sites and Mons Archive 1988 rec no 299. [Mapped feature: #50231 dock and cemetery, ]
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 10 2023 5:49PM