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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 |
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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> SKE48250 OS Card Reference: OS 25".
- <2> SKE48337 OS Card Reference: OS 6" 1936.
- <3> SKE36757 OS Card Reference: Arch J 88 1932 181 (F H Fairweather).
- <4>XY SKE33171 OS Card Reference: Ant J 34 1954 57 plan photos (F C Elliston-Erwood). [Mapped feature: #12316 ruined building, ]
- <5> SKE42072 OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 12-JUN-59.
- <6> SKE50244 OS Card Reference: The Buildings of England West Kent and the Weald 1980 602 (J Newman).
- <7> SKE40756 OS Card Reference: DOE (IAM) Record Form Kent 3 11 1986.
- <8> SKE46643 OS Card Reference: Md Arch 6-7 1962-3 316.
- <9> SKE3323 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