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Findspot record TQ 75 SW 266 - Possible Civil War cannon balls, Bydews Farm
Summary
Two possible cannon balls are said to have been found at Bydews Farm.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7480 5435 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | TOVIL, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two possible cannon balls are said to have been found at Bydews Farm. It is possible that these finds 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to Farleigh Bridge, 1st of June 1648 (The initial phase of the Battle of Maidstone): An Archaeological Investigation (Unpublished document).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 SKE17030 Unpublished document: Des Mullaney. 2011.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 11:38AM