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Monument record TQ 73 NE 396 - ?Post-medieval quarry, Rocks Hill, Frittenden
Summary
A dump deposit, possibly associated with 16th-18th century stone quarrying was identified during a watching brief carried out at in 2009. This contained post-medieval pottery dating between 1575-1700 AD. The deposit could alternatively have resulted from landscaping associated with the modern dwelling at the site.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7934 3944 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ73NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | FRITTENDEN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A dump deposit, possibly associated with 16th-18th century stone quarrying was identified during a watching brief carried out at in 2009. This contained post-medieval pottery dating between 1575-1700 AD. A steep sandstone face was exposed on the eastern side of the site which may have been the source of any quarried stone.
The deposit could alternatively have resulted from landscaping associated with the modern dwelling at the site. (1)
<1> Archaeology South-East, 2011, An Archaeological Watching Brief at Rockdene, Rocks Hill, Frittenden, near Cranbrook, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE58313.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE58313 Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2011. An Archaeological Watching Brief at Rockdene, Rocks Hill, Frittenden, near Cranbrook, Kent.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological watching brief at Rockdene, Rocks Hill, Frittenden, near Cranbrook, 2009 (Ref: Site Code: Roc 09) (EKE25961)
Record last edited
Apr 8 2026 5:07PM