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Monument record TR 36 SW 1126 - Early bronze age double ring ditch (north)and earlier ditch at Cottington Hill, discovered during East Kent Access Route excavations 2009-2011
Summary
Two sets of early Bronze Age double ring ditches were discovered within Zone 8 of the East Kent Access excavations. They occupied the brow of Cottington Hill and would have been clearly visible from the south. The sets were adjacent to each other and likely represent barrows. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3361 6386 (20m by 18m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Oxford Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture, 2011, East Kent Access (Phase II), Thanet, Kent: Post-Excavation Assessment Volume 1 (Unpublished document). SKE29279.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE29279 Unpublished document: Oxford Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture. 2011. East Kent Access (Phase II), Thanet, Kent: Post-Excavation Assessment Volume 1. [Mapped feature: #112427 Ring ditch, ]
Finds (0)
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 8 (EKE22404)
- Event Boundary: Excavations along the route of the East Kent Access route (A256) 2009-2011 (EKE13407)
Record last edited
Oct 10 2023 10:40AM