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Monument record TR 37 SE 1370 - Early to middle iron age occupation site, Trinity Square, Margate
Summary
Archaeological excavations in 2003 and 2004 found extensive evidence of early to middle iron age occupation, all from a single and extensive phase (c. 550 BC to 300 BC). Three burials were found among numerous post-holes, structures, field boundaries and trackways.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3566 7121 (123m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR37SE |
| Civil Parish | MARGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (10)
- PIT (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 550 BC? to 300 BC)
- POST HOLE (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 550 BC? to 300 BC?)
- STAKE HOLE (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 500 BC? to 300 BC?)
- RUBBISH PIT (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 550 BC? to 300 BC?)
- STRUCTURE (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 550 BC? to 300 BC?)
- TRACKWAY (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 550 BC? to 300 BC?)
- BOUNDARY DITCH (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 550 BC? to 300 BC?)
- HEARTH? (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 550 BC? to 300 BC?)
- INHUMATION (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 550 BC? to 300 BC?)
- PIT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Full Description
<1> Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company, 2004?, Archaeological excavations at Trinity Square, Margate, Kent: assessment report combined site report TSQ03 and TRI04 (Unpublished document). SKE52177.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE52177 Unpublished document: Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company. 2004?. Archaeological excavations at Trinity Square, Margate, Kent: assessment report combined site report TSQ03 and TRI04.
Finds (5)
- ASSEMBLAGE (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 550 BC? to 300 BC?)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 550 BC? to 300 BC?)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Early Iron Age to Middle Iron Age - 550 BC? to 300 BC?)
- SHERD (Early Bronze Age to Middle Bronze Age - 2300 BC? to 1100 BC?)
- POTTERY ASSEMBLAGE (Late Iron Age to Roman - 100 BC to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological excavation, Trinity Square, Margate 2003 (Ref: TRI 03) (EKE19232)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological excavation, Trinity Square, Margate 2004 (Ref: TSQ 04) (EKE19235)
Record last edited
Jul 8 2019 12:34PM