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Monument record TQ 67 SW 1709 - Ditch with possible medieval date, Swanscombe
Summary
During an archaeological evaluation which was carried out by Canterbury Archaeological Trust in 1991 on open ground south and east of the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Swanscombe, a ditch with a possible medieval date was uncovered. (location accurate to the nearest 5m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6052 7392 (4m by 2m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During an archaeological evaluation which was carried out by Canterbury Archaeological Trust in 1991 on open ground south and east of the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Swanscombe, A linear cut representing either a ditch or drain was uncovered. It was located at the western end of trench B and was 1.75m wide, fully excavated within the limits of the trench to a depth of 0.35m. The sides of the feature were near vertical and it had a flat base which was 0.6m wide. The fill contained sherds of medieval pottery and tile. (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1991 Dec, Evaluation Excavation at Swanscombe Manor House (Unpublished document). SWX6762.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SWX6762 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1991 Dec. Evaluation Excavation at Swanscombe Manor House. [Mapped feature: #107677 Ditch, ]
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event Boundary: Evaluation, Swanscombe Manor House site, Swancombe,Dartford (EKE8108)
- Event Boundary: Evaluation, Swanscombe Manor House site, Swancombe,Dartford Trench B (EKE19725)
Record last edited
Sep 28 2020 10:06AM