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Monument record TQ 55 NE 213 - A small round Post Medieval mound, located in the gardens of St Clere Estate
Summary
A small round Post Medieval mound, located in the gardens of St Clere Estate.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5775 5908 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ55NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | KEMSING, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small round mound is located in the gardens of St Clare Estate, to the east of Kemsing. Is 13.3m across and 2.7m high. The mound, known as Prospect Mound, is artificial and was used as viewing point to overlook the park and garden. The estate consists of a 17th century house and buildings. The mound was created in the mid 18th century. It was reused during remodelling of the gardens in late 19th century by Mr Inigo Thomas. (1)
<1> Otford and District Archaeological Group, 2005, Investigation of a Garden Mount, St Clare Estate, Wrotham, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE17039.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE17039 Unpublished document: Otford and District Archaeological Group. 2005. Investigation of a Garden Mount, St Clare Estate, Wrotham, Kent.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Geophysical survey of a Garden Mound, St Clere Estate (Ref: STC 05) (EKE11301)
Record last edited
Feb 13 2017 11:02AM