Monument record TQ 96 SW 35 - Tonge Castle

Summary

Mutilated remains of a motte and bailey castle. The foundations of a rectangular stone building were found in excavations during 1930 on the SW of the motte area together with pottery dating from the 12th to the 14th century. This was confirmed in further excavations in 1965. Traces of a wooden structure on the highest party of the mound were recorded. There was no evidence of occupation before c.1100. There is a mention of the castle during the time of King John and it was still mentioned as a castle in 1448.

Location

Grid reference TQ 9333 6360 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ96SW
County KENT
District SWALE, KENT
Civil Parish TONGE, SWALE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (5)

Full Description

<1> OS 6" 1938-47 (OS Card Reference). SKE48354.

<2> Arch Cant 44 1932 60-66 plans (A H A Hogg) (OS Card Reference). SKE35142.

<3> F1 ASP 24-JUL-59 (OS Card Reference). SKE42261.

<4> F2 AC 11-JUL-63 (OS Card Reference). SKE43055.

<5> VCH Kent I 1908 434-5 fig (I Chalkley Gould) (OS Card Reference). SKE51174.

<6> Arch Cant 79 1964 207-10 (D M Ford) (OS Card Reference). SKE35662.

<7> KAR 2 1965 34-5 (D M Ford) (OS Card Reference). SKE45255.

<8> Arch Cant 80 1965 265-9 fig (D M Ford) (OS Card Reference). SKE35691.

<9> Moated Sites Research Gp 6 1979 48 (OS Card Reference). SKE47291.

<10> Mappa Mundi Rot Lit Claus 235 b (OS Card Reference). SKE46546.

<11> Cal Charter Rolls 100 (OS Card Reference). SKE38474.

<12> Hist and Topographical Survey of County of Kent 1778-99 2 602-604 (E Hasted) (OS Card Reference). SKE43778.

<13> Castellarium Anglicanum I 1983 235 (D J Cathcart King) (OS Card Reference). SKE38612.

<14> Field report for monument TQ 96 SW 35 - July, 1959 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4963.

<15> Field report for monument TQ 96 SW 35 - July, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4964.

<17> 1986, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11318.

<18> 1985, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11314.

<19> 1985, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11311.

<20> 1986, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11307.

<21> 1985, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11313.

<22> 1985, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11312.

<23> 1986, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11318.

<24> 1986, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11307.

<25> 1985, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11311.

<26> 1985, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11312.

<27> 1985, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11313.

<28> 1985, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11315.

<29> 1985, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11315.

<30> 1985, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11314.

Sources/Archives (29)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: OS 6" 1938-47.
  • <2>XY OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 44 1932 60-66 plans (A H A Hogg). [Mapped feature: #36029 castle, ]
  • <3> OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 24-JUL-59.
  • <4> OS Card Reference: F2 AC 11-JUL-63.
  • <5> OS Card Reference: VCH Kent I 1908 434-5 fig (I Chalkley Gould).
  • <6> OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 79 1964 207-10 (D M Ford).
  • <7> OS Card Reference: KAR 2 1965 34-5 (D M Ford).
  • <8> OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 80 1965 265-9 fig (D M Ford).
  • <9> OS Card Reference: Moated Sites Research Gp 6 1979 48.
  • <10> OS Card Reference: Mappa Mundi Rot Lit Claus 235 b.
  • <11> OS Card Reference: Cal Charter Rolls 100.
  • <12> OS Card Reference: Hist and Topographical Survey of County of Kent 1778-99 2 602-604 (E Hasted).
  • <13> OS Card Reference: Castellarium Anglicanum I 1983 235 (D J Cathcart King).
  • <14> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 96 SW 35 - July, 1959.
  • <15> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 96 SW 35 - July, 1963.
  • <17> Photograph (Print): 1986. Photograph. TQ9363/9. print.
  • <18> Photograph (Print): 1985. Photograph. TQ9363/5. print.
  • <19> Photograph (Print): 1985. Photograph. TQ9363/2. print.
  • <20> Photograph (Print): 1986. Photograph. TQ9363/10. print.
  • <21> Photograph (Print): 1985. Photograph. TQ9363/4. print.
  • <22> Photograph (Print): 1985. Photograph. TQ9363/3. print.
  • <23> Photograph (Print): 1986. Photograph. TQ9363/9. print.
  • <24> Photograph (Print): 1986. Photograph. TQ9363/10. print.
  • <25> Photograph (Print): 1985. Photograph. TQ9363/2. print.
  • <26> Photograph (Print): 1985. Photograph. TQ9363/3. print.
  • <27> Photograph (Print): 1985. Photograph. TQ9363/4. print.
  • <28> Photograph (Print): 1985. Photograph. TQ9363/6. print.
  • <29> Photograph (Print): 1985. Photograph. TQ9363/6. print.
  • <30> Photograph (Print): 1985. Photograph. TQ9363/5. print.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Intrusive Event: CASTLE, 1930 (Ref: EI 15090) (EKE4043)
  • Intrusive Event: CASTLE, 1963 (Ref: EI 15091) (EKE4044)

Related Thematic Articles (1)

Record last edited

Oct 28 2021 3:06PM