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Monument record TR 03 NW 154 - Late Iron Age / Romano-British enclosures, area 10 (west), Cheeseman's Green
Summary
Strip, map and sample excavations in 2014 found a a series of ditches that defined enclosures in Area 10 (west). The enclosures were on a NE-SW and NW-SE axis. Pottery from ditch terminals dated to the late Iron Age / early Romano-British period. A number of other features were found that could not be dated but were probably broadly contemporary with the field system. These included pits and a possible animal shelter or windbreak.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 0222 3952 (195m by 173m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR03NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | KINGSNORTH, ASHFORD, KENT |
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Type and Period (5)
Full Description
Strip, map and sample excavations in 2014 found a a series of ditches that defined enclosures in Area 10 (west). The enclosures were on a NE-SW and NW-SE axis. Pottery from ditch terminals dated to the late iron age / early Romano-British period. A number of other features were found that could not be dated but were probably broadly contemporary with the field system. These included pits and a possible animal shelter or windbreak.(1)
<1> CgMs Consulting, 2015, Post Excavation Assessment, Green Street, Cheeseman’s Green, Ashford, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE31547.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31547 Unpublished document: CgMs Consulting. 2015. Post Excavation Assessment, Green Street, Cheeseman’s Green, Ashford, Kent.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological strip, map and sample excavation, Area 10 (west and east), Cheeseman's Green, 2014 (EKE21860)
Record last edited
Oct 22 2024 12:15PM