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Monument record TR 14 SE 186 - Post medieval quarry, Woodland Road, Lyminge
Summary
During a watching brief in 2009 part of a post medieval chalk quarry was found.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1572 4109 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR14SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LYMINGE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A watching brief carried out in 2009 by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust on foundations for a new building found traces of a post medieval chalk quarry. The quarry consisted of a large irregular pit and a small collection of post medieval pottery was found. The quarry was probably in use during the 17th and 18th centuries. (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2009, Report on a Watching-brief adjacent to Meadow Cottage, Lyminge, near Folkestone (Unpublished document). SKE16942.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE16942 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2009. Report on a Watching-brief adjacent to Meadow Cottage, Lyminge, near Folkestone.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Watching brief adjacent to Meadow Cottage, Lyminge, near Folkestone (Ref: LYMC-WB-09) (EKE11202)
Record last edited
Nov 23 2011 4:45PM