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Findspot record TR 23 SE 240 - Iron slag pit, Canon Newman Hall, Dental Street, Hythe
Summary
Numerous charcoal fragments and an abundance of iron slag indicated some industrial activity
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1613 3480 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
To the west of the site there was a darkened area. The top 20cm of this area was removed (40 cm below the pavement level) and numerous charcoal fragments were observed. On digging below the surface, an abundance of iron slag indicated some industrial activity, possibly a blacksmiths workshop or forge. To the west of the site there was a darkened area. The top 20cm of this area was removed (40 cm below the pavement level) and numerous charcoal fragments were observed. On digging below the surface, an abundance of iron slag indicated some industrial activity, possibly a blacksmiths workshop or forge.
<1> Hythe Local History Group, 2015, Canon Newman Hall Summary, Hythe, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE31602.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31602 Unpublished document: Hythe Local History Group. 2015. Canon Newman Hall Summary, Hythe, Kent.
Finds (7)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Canon Newman Hall Summary, Dental Street, Hythe (Ref: AG Meeting 14.10.95) (EKE15025)
Record last edited
Mar 15 2017 11:22AM