Monument record TR 02 SW 164 - Medieval field system, Lydd Quarry

Summary

Ditches relating to a medieval field system found at Lydd Quarry. Summary from record TR 02 SW 53: Medieval occupation site, ditch system and trackway at Lydd Quarry (stage 2). Summary from record TR 02 SW 60: Medieval features found during watching brief and excavation at Brett's Lydd Quarry in 1999. Summary from record TR 02 SW 61: Medieval or Post Medieval ditches and a gully. One of the ditches was on the same alignment as ditch 19 from Lydd 1. Summary from record TR 02 SW 63: Five ditches running broadly southwest-northeast were found beside Scotney Petty Sewer at Lydd Quarry. Summary from record TR 01 NW 20: Ditches making up a field system of medieval date. Summary from record TR 02 SW 152: In the 12th century this area was drained and brought under agriculture. A series of irregular ditches were dug to achieve this and were in turn replaced by a more regular system forming square or rectangular enclosures. Summary from record TR 02 SW 153: Four ditch systems, including a trackway, and buildings at Lydd 3, Lydd Quarry. Summary from record TR 02 SW 155: A shallow sub-rectangular depression may represent the floor of a small medieval structure. Ditches relating to the medieval field system and trackway were also found. Summary from record TR 02 SW 159: An extensive medieval and post-medieval rectilinear ditch system. It was filled in in the late 17th to early 18th century. Summary from record TR 02 SW 160: Medieval ditches and pits of probabe late 12th to early 13th century date associated with domestic refuse. Summary from record TR 02 SW 161: Late 15th to early 18th century activity evidenced by pits, ditches and post holes with deposits of domestic rubbish. Beside a possible fence line there were possible traces of structures in this area, though of no clear form. Summary from record TR 02 SW 168: Medieval field ditches and an enclosure were found at Lydd 9, Lydd Quarry. Summary from record TR 02 SW 177: Two parallel ditches, possibly a medieval or post medieval trackway. There were also some ditches that may be a continuation of the medieval and post medieval field system seen elsewhere at Lydd Quarry.

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Grid reference Centred TR 0205 2027 (2157m by 1169m)
Map sheet TR02SW
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish LYDD, SHEPWAY, KENT

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Archaeology South-East, 2008, ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS AT LYDD QUARRY, LYDD, KENT (PART 17) (Unpublished document). SKE32301.

<1> Archaeology South-East, 1997, Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, Kent: phases 5 & 6 (Unpublished document). SKE7171.

<2> South Eastern Archaeological Services, 1996, Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, part 2, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE17351.

<3> Archaeology South-East, 1996, Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, part 3, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE17352.

<4> Archaeology South-East, 1996, Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, part 4, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE17353.

<5> Archaeology South-East, 2006, Post-Excavation Assessment & Project Design for Publication, Brett's Lydd Quarry, Kent, parts 12, 13-14 & 15 (Unpublished document). SKE12925.

<6> Archaeology South-East, 2006, Archaeological Investigations at Lydd Quarry, Lydd, Kent (Part 16) (Unpublished document). SKE12924.

<7> Archaeology South-East, 1998, Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, Kent, part 9 (Unpublished document). SKE7339.

<8> Archaeology South-East, 1999, Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, Kent, part 11 (Unpublished document). SKE7553.

<9> South Eastern Archaeology, 1995, Draft Report: The Excavation of Medieval Occupation Sites, a Medieval Field System and a pre-Medieval Land Surface at Lydd, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE7077.

<10> Archaeology South-East, 1997, Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, Kent, part 7 (Unpublished document). SKE7172.

<11> Archaeology South-East, 1999, Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, Kent, part 10 (Unpublished document). SKE7348.

<12> South Eastern Archaeological Services, 1996, The Excavation of Medieval Occupation Sites, a Medieval Field System and a pre-Medieval Land Surface at Lydd, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE16778.

<13> Archaeology South-East, 1996, The Excavation of Prehistoric, Romano-British and Medieval Remains at Lydd Quarry (Stage 4) (Unpublished document). SKE15802.

<14> Archaeology South-East, 2002, The Excavation of Ditch Systems, Trackways and Settlement Sites at Lydd Quarry (Stage 3) (Unpublished document). SKE17398.

<15> Archaeology South-East, 1999, The Excavation of an Enclosed Medieval Occupation Site, Medieval Ditch System and Trackway at Lydd Quarry (Stage 2) (Unpublished document). SKE6566.

<16> Archaeology South-East, 1998, Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, part 8 (Unpublished document). SKe7271.

<17> Luke Barber and Greg Priestley-Bell, 2008, Medieval adaptation, settlement and economy of a coastal wetland: The evidence from around Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent (Monograph). SKE17399.

<18> Archaeology South-East, 2008, ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS AT LYDD QUARRY, LYDD, KENT (PART 17) (Unpublished document). SKE32301.

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  • --- Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2008. ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS AT LYDD QUARRY, LYDD, KENT (PART 17).
  • <1> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 1997. Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, Kent: phases 5 & 6.
  • <2> Unpublished document: South Eastern Archaeological Services. 1996. Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, part 2, Kent.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 1996. Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, part 3, Kent.
  • <4> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 1996. Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, part 4, Kent.
  • <5> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2006. Post-Excavation Assessment & Project Design for Publication, Brett's Lydd Quarry, Kent, parts 12, 13-14 & 15.
  • <6> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2006. Archaeological Investigations at Lydd Quarry, Lydd, Kent (Part 16).
  • <7> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 1998. Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, Kent, part 9.
  • <8> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 1999. Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, Kent, part 11.
  • <9> Unpublished document: South Eastern Archaeology. 1995. Draft Report: The Excavation of Medieval Occupation Sites, a Medieval Field System and a pre-Medieval Land Surface at Lydd, Kent.
  • <10> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 1997. Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, Kent, part 7.
  • <11> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 1999. Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, Kent, part 10.
  • <12> Unpublished document: South Eastern Archaeological Services. 1996. The Excavation of Medieval Occupation Sites, a Medieval Field System and a pre-Medieval Land Surface at Lydd, Kent.
  • <13> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 1996. The Excavation of Prehistoric, Romano-British and Medieval Remains at Lydd Quarry (Stage 4).
  • <14> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2002. The Excavation of Ditch Systems, Trackways and Settlement Sites at Lydd Quarry (Stage 3).
  • <15> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 1999. The Excavation of an Enclosed Medieval Occupation Site, Medieval Ditch System and Trackway at Lydd Quarry (Stage 2).
  • <16> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 1998. Post-Excavation Assessment of Brett's Lydd Quarry, part 8.
  • <17> Monograph: Luke Barber and Greg Priestley-Bell. 2008. Medieval adaptation, settlement and economy of a coastal wetland: The evidence from around Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent.
  • <18> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2008. ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS AT LYDD QUARRY, LYDD, KENT (PART 17).

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Related Events/Activities (28)

  • Intrusive Event: A watching brief maintained during topsoil stripping and groundworks in advance of gravel extraction at Brett's Lydd Quarry (Phase 17) (Ref: 2384) (EKE16175)
  • Intrusive Event: Excavation of areas A and B, Lydd 5 and 6, Lydd Quarry (EKE11627)
  • Intrusive Event: Excavation of Areas A, B and C (later Lydd 1), Lydd Quarry (EKE11618)
  • Intrusive Event: Excavation of Lydd 2, Lydd Quarry (Ref: Project No.250) (EKE4836)
  • Intrusive Event: Excavation of Lydd 3, Lydd Quarry (EKE11622)
  • Intrusive Event: Excavation of Lydd 4 (stage 1), Lydd Quarry (EKE10153)
  • Intrusive Event: Excavation, Lydd 11A, phase 1, Lydd Quarry (Ref: ASE Project 1160) (EKE5596)
  • Intrusive Event: Post-excavation assessment at Brett's Lydd Quarry - part 10 (Ref: 1008) (EKE5420)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching Brief at Brett's Lydd Quarry (Lydd 9) (Ref: 926) (EKE5415)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief at Lydd Quarry, Lydd (Part 16) (Ref: Project No. 2082) (EKE11724)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching Brief Lydd 11A, phase 2, Lydd Quarry (Ref: ASE Project 1160) (EKE5598)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief of Lydd 2, Lydd Quarry (EKE11620)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief of Lydd 3, Lydd Quarry (EKE11621)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief of Lydd 4 (stage 2), Lydd Quarry (EKE11625)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief of Lydd 4, Lydd Quarry (EKE11623)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief of Lydd 5 and 6, Lydd Quarry (EKE11626)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief of Lydd 7, Lydd Quarry (EKE11673)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief, Lydd 10, Lydd Quarry (EKE11686)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief, Lydd 11, phase 1, Lydd Quarry (Ref: ASE Project 1160) (EKE5595)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief, Lydd 11B, phase 3, Lydd Quarry (Ref: ASE Project 1160) (EKE5597)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief, Lydd 12 (B), Lydd Quarry (EKE9205)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief, Lydd 12 (C), Lydd Quarry (EKE9206)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief, Lydd 13 (A), Lydd Quarry (EKE9208)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief, Lydd 13 (B), Lydd Quarry (EKE9209)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief, Lydd 13 (C), Lydd Quarry (EKE9210)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief, Lydd 14, Lydd Quarry (EKE9211)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief, Lydd 15 (A and B), Lydd Quarry (EKE9212)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief, Lydd 16 (A), Lydd Quarry (Ref: Project No. 2082) (EKE9203)

Record last edited

Sep 13 2017 4:36PM