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Monument record TQ 74 SW 216 - Bronze Age agricultural activity, Parsonage Farm, Marden
Summary
Archaeological work carried out in advance of residential development in 2017 found evidence of a bronze age agricultural landscape. Post holes and gullies suggested a four-post structure and windbreak. Other features suggested field ditches, placed vessels in pits, fire pits and rubbish pits. Bronze age pottery, struc flints and charcoal accompanied the features.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7427 4418 (124m by 149m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ74SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MARDEN, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (6)
Full Description
Archaeological work carried out in advance of residential development in 2017 found evidence of a bronze age agricultural landscape. Post holes and gullies suggested a four-post structure and windbreak. Other features suggested field ditches, placed vessels in pits, fire pits and rubbish pits. Bronze age pottery, struck flints and charcoal accompanied the features. The sites was interpreted as an agricultural landscape though possible indicating settlement nearby (1)
<1> CgMs, 2017, Archaeological evaluation and strip, map and sample excavation, Parsonage Farm, Marden, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE53470.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE53470 Unpublished document: CgMs. 2017. Archaeological evaluation and strip, map and sample excavation, Parsonage Farm, Marden, Kent.
Finds (6)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Strip, map and sample excavation, Parsonage Farm, Marden, 2017 (EKE21924)
- Intrusive Event: Trial trenching evaluation, Parsonage Farm, Marden, 2017 (EKE21925)
Record last edited
Sep 5 2024 11:02AM