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Monument record TQ 55 SE 137 - Possible medieval mill site, Ightham Mote
Summary
A possible medieval mill site. A mill did occupy the site from the 16th century until the 18th century.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5851 5338 (point) Centred |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ55SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | IGHTHAM, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A dam was constructed in this location to create a mill pond. A mill was probably built here in the medieval period, potentially pre-dating the main house. The earliest documentary record of a mill dates to 1583. A mill is shown on an estate map of 1692 but not on an estate map of 1803 [nor on the OS drawings of 1798 and 1799]. The post medieval mill therefore probably went out of use in the 18th century. (1)
<1> Peter Rumley, 2007, Ightham Mote, Ivy Hatch, Kent: Archaeological Assessment of the Garden (Unpublished document). SKE18278.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE18278 Unpublished document: Peter Rumley. 2007. Ightham Mote, Ivy Hatch, Kent: Archaeological Assessment of the Garden.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Desk based assessment of the gardens of Ightham Mote (EKE12770)
Record last edited
Apr 11 2013 3:54PM