Monument record TQ 65 NE 40 - Remains of a Norman Abbey Church, West Malling

Summary

The remains of a Norman Abbey Church stand in the grounds of St Mary's Abbey, an Anglican Benedicine Nunnery in West Malling.Various parts of the original building still stand, including the western tower, south transept, the south wall of the nave and part of the north wall. The western tower has a square base, becoming an octagonal shape after the third stage, with two flanking towers. Although part of the 11th century scheme, the tower was probably not completed until the end of the 12th century. The apse and 12th century chapel were destroyed by an early 13th century extension to the quire. Later additions and alterations can be seen in parts of the buildings while only traces of other parts are visible.

Location

Grid reference TQ 6826 5769 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ65NE
County KENT
District TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT
Civil Parish WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> OS 25" (OS Card Reference). SKE48250.

<2> OS 6" 1936 (OS Card Reference). SKE48337.

<3> Arch J 88 1932 181 (F H Fairweather) (OS Card Reference). SKE36757.

<4> Ant J 34 1954 57 plan photos (F C Elliston-Erwood) (OS Card Reference). SKE33171.

<5> F1 ASP 12-JUN-59 (OS Card Reference). SKE42072.

<6> The Buildings of England West Kent and the Weald 1980 602 (J Newman) (OS Card Reference). SKE50244.

<7> DOE (IAM) Record Form Kent 3 11 1986 (OS Card Reference). SKE40756.

<8> Md Arch 6-7 1962-3 316 (OS Card Reference). SKE46643.

<9> Field report for monument TQ 65 NE 40 - June, 1959 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3323.

Sources/Archives (9)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: OS 25".
  • <2> OS Card Reference: OS 6" 1936.
  • <3> OS Card Reference: Arch J 88 1932 181 (F H Fairweather).
  • <4>XY OS Card Reference: Ant J 34 1954 57 plan photos (F C Elliston-Erwood). [Mapped feature: #12316 ruined building, ]
  • <5> OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 12-JUN-59.
  • <6> OS Card Reference: The Buildings of England West Kent and the Weald 1980 602 (J Newman).
  • <7> OS Card Reference: DOE (IAM) Record Form Kent 3 11 1986.
  • <8> OS Card Reference: Md Arch 6-7 1962-3 316.
  • <9> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 65 NE 40 - June, 1959.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: ST MARY'S ABBEY (Ref: EI 14906) (EKE4702)

Related Thematic Articles (1)

Record last edited

Jun 3 2021 4:07PM