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Monument record TR 02 NE 177 - 12th-13th century field systems and agricultural activity on land off Ashford Road, New Romney.
Summary
Several ditches were excavated on land at Ashford road, New Romney ahead of the redevelopment of the site. These represent large field boundaries and suggest multiple enclosures across the area. They were periodically maintained and recut, likely as a way to mitigate deposits left by the frequent storms or flooding. The enclosures were likely for livestock, the large majority being cattle, sheep/goats and pig with evidence of fencing and a possible corral route between them. Pottery recovered from features suggests a period of time between the early 13th-14th century. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
Grid reference | Centred TR 0630 2517 (50m by 64m) |
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Map sheet | TR02NE |
County | KENT |
District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
Civil Parish | NEW ROMNEY, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> RPS, 2022, Archaeological Post Excavation assessement and Updated Project Design for Land at Ashford Road, New Romney, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE55293.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE55293 Unpublished document: RPS. 2022. Archaeological Post Excavation assessement and Updated Project Design for Land at Ashford Road, New Romney, Kent.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event Boundary: Archaeological and geoarchaeological investigation on land at Ashford Road, New Romney (EKE22088)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological and geoarchaeological investigation on land at Ashford Road, New Romney - excavation area A (EKE22089)
Record last edited
Mar 6 2024 9:15AM