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Monument record TQ 97 SW 1195 - Iron Age ditch, Sheppey
Summary
In February 2011 Oxford Archaeology carried out an archaeological evaluation for Isle of Sheppey Academy in advance of the construction of new school buildings. Ten trenches were excavated and archaeological finds were minimal.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9356 7262 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ97SW |
| Civil Parish | SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In February 2011 Oxford Archaeology carried out an archaeological evaluation for Isle of Sheppey Academy in advance of new school buildings. Ten trenches were excavated and archaeological finds were minimal. Three north-south aligned ditches were identified in Trench 6 but only two could be dated for certain; one Iron Age and one post-medieval. Finds included late Iron Age pottery sherds and a 19th century clay pipe (1).
<1> Oxford Archaeology, 2011, Isle of Sheppey Academy, East Site, Minster, Kent: Archaeological Evaluation Report (Unpublished document). SKE32510.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE32510 Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeology. 2011. Isle of Sheppey Academy, East Site, Minster, Kent: Archaeological Evaluation Report.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Isle of Sheppey Academy, East Site, Minster, Kent, Evaluation Report (Ref: OA Job No: 4400) (EKE16461)
Record last edited
Sep 12 2018 4:44PM