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Monument record TR 26 SW 443 - Large pit containing early Neolithic flint discovered during East Kent Access excavations
Summary
A large pit containing worked flint of a likely Early neolithic date was discovered during excavations along Zone 11 of the East Kent Access route (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3389 6454 (4m by 3m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A large shallow pit, which was located on the west side of a palaeochannel within zone 11, contained 86 pieces of worked Bullhead flint of a likely Early Neolithic date. The pit, which measured 3.78m by 2.9m, was ovoid in shape with a concave profile and had a depth of 0.5m. the upper fill contained flint blades, flakes, cores, a scraper and 55 chips, the presence of which is likely to indicate contemporaneity of the assemblage and the pit. (information summarised from source) (1)
<1> Andrews et al, 2015, Digging The Gateway: Archaeological Landscapes of South Thanet. The Archaeology of East Kent Access (Phase III) Vol 1: The sites (Monograph). SKE55517.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE55517 Monograph: Andrews et al. 2015. Digging The Gateway: Archaeological Landscapes of South Thanet. The Archaeology of East Kent Access (Phase III) Vol 1: The sites. [Mapped feature: #112231 Pit, ]
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Excavations along the route of the East Kent Access route (A256) - Zone 11 (EKE22407)
- Event Boundary: Excavations along the route of the East Kent Access route (A256) 2009-2011 (EKE13407)
Record last edited
Aug 17 2023 12:30PM