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Findspot record TQ 75 NW 372 - Possible Civil War cannon ball, Hermitage Lane area, Barming
Summary
A possible cannon ball was found off Hermitage Lane near Barming Railway Station.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7244 5686 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | AYLESFORD, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A possible cannon ball was found off Hermitage Lane near Barming Railway Station. It is possible that this find relates to a Civil War skirmish in this location in the run up to the Battle of Maidstone in 1648. (1)
<1> Des Mullaney, 2011, The Road to Farleigh Bridge, 1st of June 1648 (The initial phase of the Battle of Maidstone): An Archaeological Investigation (Unpublished document). SKE17030.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE17030 Unpublished document: Des Mullaney. 2011. The Road to Farleigh Bridge, 1st of June 1648 (The initial phase of the Battle of Maidstone): An Archaeological Investigation.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 2 2011 10:58AM