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Building record TQ 73 SE 193 - Former Barnardo's Children's Home, Hawkhurst Castle, Hawkhurst
Summary
A Surrey County Archaeological unit watching brief of the demolition of the building and groundworks for a new care home took place in January and February 2015. It aided understanding of the building materials used inh the late Victorian building and revealed a possible trackway that may have been used for materials movements during its construction.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7573 3172 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ73SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HAWKHURST, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Surrey County Archaeological Unit, 2014, Hawkhurst Castle, Cranbrook Road, Hawkhurst, Kent, Historic Building Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE31509.
<1> Surrey County Archaeological Unit, 2015, The planned development of a care home following the demolition of a former Barnard’s children’s home at Hawkhurst Castle, Cranbrook Road, Hawkhurst, Kent, An archaeological watching brief (Unpublished document). SKE31270.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SKE31509 Unpublished document: Surrey County Archaeological Unit. 2014. Hawkhurst Castle, Cranbrook Road, Hawkhurst, Kent, Historic Building Assessment.
- <1> SKE31270 Unpublished document: Surrey County Archaeological Unit. 2015. The planned development of a care home following the demolition of a former Barnard’s children’s home at Hawkhurst Castle, Cranbrook Road, Hawkhurst, Kent, An archaeological watching brief.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Hawkhurst Castle, Cranbrook Road, Hawkhurst, Historic Building Assessment (Ref: Draft October 2014) (EKE14951)
- Intrusive Event: Watching Brief: The planned development of a care home at Hawkhurst Castle, Cranbrook Road, Hawkhurst (Ref: KHC15) (EKE14717)
Record last edited
Nov 25 2020 4:40PM