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Maritime record TR 06 SW 1003 - Gunpowder punt at Bennett Mills, Faversham Gunpowder Works
Summary
A wooden punt was excavated from the mill pond at Bennetts Mills at Faversham Gunpowder Works. The punt was found by probing in the pond, which is the most north easterly pond before the water enters the sluice into Faversham Creek. The punt is 3.7m long, 1.33m wide and 0.33m deep. Its flat and square construction suggests that it was built from good quality materials, but by a works carpenter who lacked shipwright skills. There are at least two other punts sunk in the mud in this area.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0127 6162 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR06SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | FAVERSHAM, SWALE, KENT |
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Full Description
A punt was excavated from the site of the Faversham Gunpowder Works, found by probing in the mill pond of Benetts Mills, the most north-easterly pond before the water enters the sluice into Faversham Creek. There are at least two others sunk and covered by mud in this area. The punt is 3.7m long 1.33m wide and 0.33m deep. Essentially of flat and square construction, the lack of shipwright skills must indicate the craft was built by a works carpenter but using the very best materials. (1)
<1> Wilkinson, P., 1995, Gunpowder Punts from the Royal Faversham Powder Mills and the Royal Gunpowder Factory at Waltham Abbey (Unpublished document). SWX7151.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX7151 Unpublished document: Wilkinson, P.. 1995. Gunpowder Punts from the Royal Faversham Powder Mills and the Royal Gunpowder Factory at Waltham Abbey.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation of gunpowder punt, Faversham (EWX6624)
Record last edited
Mar 19 2008 10:38AM