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Monument record TR 14 SE 235 - ?Prehistoric pits and ?ditch at Henbury Manor
Summary
An archaeological evaluation carried out by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust in 2004 found four pits and one probable ditch terminal thought to be prehistoric in date.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1953 4436 (2m by 6m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR14SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ELHAM, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
An archaeological evaluation carried out by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust in 2004 found four pits and one probable ditch terminal thought to be prehistoric in date. The four pits measured between 0.35-0.6m in length, 0.25-0.9m in width, and 0.05-0.13m in depth. The probable ditch terminal comprised an E-W aligned linear feature measuring 1.3x1.1x0.2m. Three of the pits and the ditch terminal contained burnt material, including carbon, charcoal, and burnt flint. (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2004, An archaeological evaluation at Henbury Manor, near Elham (Unpublished document). SKE55145.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE55145 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2004. An archaeological evaluation at Henbury Manor, near Elham.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation at Henbury Manor, near Elham, 2004 (Ref: Site code: HME-EV-04) (EKE21815)
Record last edited
Jul 2 2024 3:31PM