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Knole Cellars in Stone Court Sevenoaks Kent |
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Oxford Archaeological Unit unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
Oxford Archaeology (OA) has been commissioned to undertake a programme of noninterventive archaeological investigation and recording to further understanding of the built structure and historic phasing of the cellar space in Stone Court. The recent programme of additional investigations has been undertaken to inform continuing research on the medieval and early modern house. In the Stone Court cellar the fabric and painted decoration have been re-considered. The main area of the cellar as a space appears to be divided in function between east and west. Besides a later wooden lattice divide, the ceiling structure on the east side is more elaborate than that on the west and has applied mouldings. This would suggest a higher status space with a more formal or recreational purpose. In addition, the south wall of this area of the cellar features partially surviving medieval wall painting of heraldic design suggesting that the space served more than a functional purpose when it was built and was likely to have been a servant's hall for recreational use. Examination of the doors at each end of the cellar suggest that direct access was formerly obtained to the Stone Court. |
Author: |
Clifford-Davies J
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Oxford Archaeology
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Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Please note: this record has been validated by-proxy by Historic England.
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Year of Publication: |
2010
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Knole Cellars in Stone Court |
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Kent |
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Sevenoaks |
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SEVENOAKS |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 553960, 154170 (Easting, Northing)
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spiral bound client report
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18 Aug 2017 |