Monument record TR 16 SE 297 - Prehistoric ?palaeochannels at Shelford Farm Estate, Canterbury

Summary

Probable prehistoric palaeochannels were excavated at Shelford Farm Estate, Canterbury during 2001-2002.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1658 6014 (34m by 86m)
Map sheet TR16SE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish HACKINGTON, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Probable prehistoric palaeochannels were excavated at Shelford Farm Estate, Canterbury during 2001-2002. 11 features were identified at the site which were thought to potentially represent relict palaeochannels. These features were located along the lines of later linear features which were thought to have followed similar courses - some of these may represent later canalization of the channels. Deposits associated with the channels have also been identified at the site.
Finds associated with deposits at the site included burnt and worked flint. (1)


<1> 2004, Shelford Farm Estate, Broadoak, Canterbury, Kent: Archaeological excavation on the site of the Eastern Attenuation Pond (Unpublished document). SKE56152.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: 2004. Shelford Farm Estate, Broadoak, Canterbury, Kent: Archaeological excavation on the site of the Eastern Attenuation Pond.

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Excavation on the site of the Eastern Attenuation Pond at Shelford Farm Estate, Canterbury, 2001-2002 (EKE23175)

Record last edited

Jan 29 2025 11:49AM