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Findspot record TR 15 NW 2653 - Later prehistoric worked flint and pottery sherds at Rhodaus Town, Canterbury
Summary
Later prehistoric worked flint and pottery sherds were excavated during a strip, map, and sample excavation in 2019 at 5-5a Rhodaus Town, Canterbury, and in 2015-2016 at an adjacent site. The worked flint dated between the Late Mesolithic and Early Bronze Age, whilst the pottery dated between the Late Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age periods.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1492 5732 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (0)
Full Description
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd., 2021, 5-5a Rhodaus Town, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RJ: Post-excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design (Unpublished document). SKE55692.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd, 2017, Former Peugeot Garage, Rhodaus Town (A28), Canterbury, Kent CT1 2RH, Post-Excavation Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE52730.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SKE55692 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd.. 2021. 5-5a Rhodaus Town, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RJ: Post-excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design.
- <2> SKE52730 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd. 2017. Former Peugeot Garage, Rhodaus Town (A28), Canterbury, Kent CT1 2RH, Post-Excavation Assessment.
Finds (13)
- WORKED FLINT (Late Mesolithic to Middle Bronze Age - 6500 BC? to 1600 BC?)
- POTTERY ASSEMBLAGE (Middle Bronze Age to Roman - 1100 BC? to 100 AD?)
- BURNT FLINT (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC? to 42 AD?)
- CORE (Late Mesolithic to Late Bronze Age - 6500 BC? to 701 BC?)
- CRESTED BLADE (Late Mesolithic to Middle Bronze Age - 6500 BC? to 1600 BC?)
- SCRAPER (TOOL) (Late Mesolithic to Late Bronze Age - 6500 BC? to 701 BC?)
- ARROWHEAD (Late Mesolithic to Middle Bronze Age - 6500 BC? to 1600 BC?)
- BODY SHERD (Middle Bronze Age to Middle Iron Age - 1100 BC? to 300 BC?)
- RIM SHERD (Middle Bronze Age to Middle Iron Age - 1100 BC? to 300 BC?)
- BASE SHERD (Middle Bronze Age to Middle Iron Age - 1100 BC? to 300 BC?)
- BLADE (Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC? to 701 BC?)
- FLAKE (Early Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC? to 701 BC?)
- AXE (Mesolithic - 10000 BC to 4001 BC)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological watching brief at 5-5a Rhodaus Town, Canterbury, 2019 (Ref: Project Code: RTC EX 19) (EKE22651)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at 5-5a Rhodaus Town, Canterbury, 2019 (Ref: Project Code: RTC EX 19) (EKE22650)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Former Peugeot Garage, Rhodaus Town (A28), Canterbury, 2015-2016 (Ref: Project Code: EX PGC 15) (EKE22788)
Record last edited
Jan 29 2025 11:42AM