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Monument record TQ 84 SW 258 - Late Iron Age / early Roman features, Ulcome Road
Summary
An archaeological evaluation was carried out in 2018 and revealed a number of prehistoric and historic features. At the east end of the site, close to Ulcombe Road, a number of late iron age or early Roman features were recovered. Two late Iron Age / early Roman furnace pits were found in the south-east half of trench 36 accompanied by pottery, burnt clay and charcoal. Trench 38 revealed a late Iron Age / early Roman ditch. Trench 45 produced a ditch and terminal. The features were accompanied by a very small pottery assemblage.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8340 4474 (75m by 76m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ84SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HEADCORN, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An archaeological evaluation was carried out in 2018 and revealed a number of prehistoric and historic features. At the east end of the site, close to Ulcombe Road, a number of late Iron Age or early Roman features were recovered.
Two late Iron Age / early Roman furnace pits were found in the south-east half of trench 36 accompanied by pottery, burnt clay and charcoal. Trench 38 revealed a late Iron Age / early Roman ditch. Trench 45 produced a ditch and terminal. The features were accompanied by a very small pottery assemblage. (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2018, Land at Ulcombe Road, Headcorn, Kent, Archaeological evaluation report (Unpublished document). SKE51909.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE51909 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2018. Land at Ulcombe Road, Headcorn, Kent, Archaeological evaluation report.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Land at Ulcombe Road, Headcorn, Kent, Archaeological evaluation report (Ref: 2018/168) (EKE17574)
Record last edited
Jul 17 2024 12:30PM