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Monument record TR 03 NW 162 - Area of late Iron Age/early Roman field ditches and possible round houses, Bilham Farm
Summary
During an evaluation and strip, map and sample excavation in 2014/15, a number of probable field boundaries, pits, ditches and two possible round houses were seen in trenches at Bilham Farm. Little dating evidence was found but the features are probably of late Iron Age or Roman date.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 0223 3925 (192m by 211m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR03NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MERSHAM, ASHFORD, KENT |
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
During a trial trenching evaluation in 2015, a number of probable field boundaries aligned broadly NE-SW and NW-SE, pits, ditches and two possible round houses were seen in trenches at Bilham Farm. Little dating evidence was found but on the basis of a few sherds of pottery, and comparisons with features elsewhere in the Cheeseman's Green development area, the features are probably of late iron age or Roman date. (1)
<1> CgMs, 2017, Post excavation interim assessment, The Grove, Bilham Farm, Area 10 South and Plots B1-B3, Area 11, Ashford, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE52976.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE52976 Unpublished document: CgMs. 2017. Post excavation interim assessment, The Grove, Bilham Farm, Area 10 South and Plots B1-B3, Area 11, Ashford, Kent.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Trenching and strip, map and sample excavation, Area 10 (south), The Grove and Bilham Farm, Cheeseman's Green, 2014 (EKE21857)
Record last edited
May 23 2024 4:08PM