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Monument record TR 35 NW 103 - Medieval well, near Upton House, Worth
Summary
A medieval well.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3340 5570 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WORTH, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Heavy rain in the winter of 1973-74 caused a well to open up in a field close to Upton House. This was subsequently (1974?) excavated by the Dover Archaeological Group. It was in use c. AD 1200-1300. Over a dozen complete jugs were found. (1)
<1> Dover Archaeological Group, 1990, Brief Report on the Excavations by Dover Archaeological Group in the Area of the Roman Temple at Worth, in Kent (Unpublished document). SKE11891.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE11891 Unpublished document: Dover Archaeological Group. 1990. Brief Report on the Excavations by Dover Archaeological Group in the Area of the Roman Temple at Worth, in Kent. [Mapped feature: #57868 well, ]
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation of a medieval well in a field near Upton House (Ref: EI 15275) (EKE4180)
Record last edited
Apr 27 2023 2:50PM