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Monument record TR 23 NW 588 - Post medieval sea defence, Folkestone Harbour
Summary
A secondary sea defence was built sometime between c.1700 and 1750. It ran from the earlier mole along the coast.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 23261 35996 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NW |
| Civil Parish | FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During a watching brief in 2011, a secondary sea defence was found. It had been built sometime between c.1700 and 1750, based upon pottery, clay pipes and bottle glass found associated with it. It ran from the earlier mole along the coast to the west. (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2011, An archaeological watching brief at Fountain Square, Beach Street, Folkestone (Unpublished document). SKE17258.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE17258 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2011. An archaeological watching brief at Fountain Square, Beach Street, Folkestone.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Watching brief at Fountain Square, Beach Street, Folkestone (Ref: FSBSF/WB-11) (EKE11523)
Record last edited
Feb 1 2012 11:31AM