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Monument record TR 26 NE 1268 - Neolithic Pits - Plateau 1 Thanet Earth
Summary
A definite and another possible Early Neolithic pit was discovered on Plateau 1, at the northern end of the ‘Thanet Earth’ excavations. One appears to have contained a structured deposit that included pottery and large quantities of cereal grains. One pit contained important grain assemblage. (Location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 2871 6746 (49m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR26NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ST NICHOLAS AT WADE, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2023, Beneath the Seamark: 6000 Years of an Islands History (Monograph). SKE55405.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE55405 Monograph: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2023. Beneath the Seamark: 6000 Years of an Islands History. [Mapped feature: #110964 Pit, ]
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event Boundary: Excavations at Thanet Earth 2007-2008 (EKE14749)
Record last edited
Apr 25 2023 2:32PM