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Findspot record TQ 65 NE 420 - Post Medieval Pottery sherds, West Malling Abbey
Summary
During an archaeological evaluation at West Malling Abbey in September-October 2015, five small archaeological test pits were excavated. Pottery fragments were found in four of the test pits. Test Pit 4 contained only post-Medieval wares dating to between c.1700 and c.1900.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6824 5768 (1m by 0m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ65NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During an archaeological evaluation at West Malling Abbey in September-October 2015, five small archaeological test pits were excavated. Pottery fragments were found in four of the test pits. 18th-19th century wares including creamware (1740-1830), post- medieval red earthernware (PMR 1580-1900), English stoneware (1700-1900) and blue and white transfer printed ware (1780-1900) were discovered in Test pit 4. Exact quantaties of each type of pottery was not clearly identified within the corresponding report. (1)
<1> Keevill Heritage Ltd, 2015, Report on an archaeological evaluation at West Malling Abbey, Kent (DRAFT) (Unpublished document). SKE31543.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31543 Unpublished document: Keevill Heritage Ltd. 2015. Report on an archaeological evaluation at West Malling Abbey, Kent (DRAFT).
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological Evaluation: West Malling Abbey, Kent (EKE14988)
Record last edited
May 4 2016 1:46PM