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Monument record TR 03 NW 136 - Early / Middle Iron Age occupation, Cheeseman's Green Area 3 (west)
Summary
An programme of archaeological work carried out from 2004 to 2016 found a focus of Early / Middle Iron Age occupation in Area 3 (west). Three inverted and nearly complete vessels were found in a nearly-square pit. These may have been ritually deposited. 3 m to the north, a large emount of Early Iron Age pottery was found in a possible hearth. Immediately to the west a series of intercutting pits and a gully contained Early / Middle Iron Age pottery and burnt and worked flint.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 0210 3987 (17m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR03NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | KINGSNORTH, ASHFORD, KENT |
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
An programme of archaeological work carried out from 2004 to 2016 found a focus of early / middle iron age occupation in Area 3 (west). Three inverted and nearly complete vessels were found in a sub-square pit. These may have been ritually deposited. 3 m to the north, a large amount of early iron age pottery was found in a possible hearth. Immediately to the west a series of intercutting pits and a gully contained early / middle iron age pottery and burnt and worked flint. (1)
<1> CgMs Consulting, 2014, Post excavation assessment and updated project design, Land at Cheeseman's Green, Ashford, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE32169.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE32169 Unpublished document: CgMs Consulting. 2014. Post excavation assessment and updated project design, Land at Cheeseman's Green, Ashford, Kent.
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Strip, map and sample excavations, Land at Cheeseman's Green, Ashford, Kent, 2014 (Ref: DH/KB/10063) (EKE16022)
Record last edited
Oct 22 2024 12:06PM