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Monument record TQ 57 SE 1131 - The cropmarks of a large rectilinear ditch-defined enclosure, probably later prehistoric in date
Summary
The cropmarks of a large rectilinear ditch-defined enclosure, probably later prehistoric in date, similar in some respects to the site type classified as Neolithic mortuary enclosures. The enclosure measures approximately 30m x 100m and has an entrance in the eastern end, and a possible entrance in the western end. It also has a sub-division in the western third of the enclosure.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5538 7012 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ57SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SUTTON-AT-HONE AND HAWLEY, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The cropmarks of a large rectilinear ditch-defined enclosure, probably later prehistoric in date, similar in some respects to the site type classified as Neolithic mortuary enclosures. The enclosure is located at TQ 5589 6968 and measures approximately 30m x 100m and has an entrance in the eastern end, and a possible entrance in the western end. It also has a sub-division in the western third of the enclosure.(1)
<1> Unknown, 2011, NMR 26964_026 01-JUN-2011 (Photograph). SKE56172.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE56172 Photograph: Unknown. 2011. NMR 26964_026 01-JUN-2011. NMR 26964_026 01-JUN-2011.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: EH Aerial Reconnaissance (South): 2011-12 (EKE23200)
Record last edited
Jun 13 2024 3:47PM