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Monument record TR 36 SE 799 - Early Bronze Age Ring ditch and associated burials, Chalk Hill, Ramsgate
Summary
During investigations associated with the construction of the Ramsgate Harbour Approach, road in 1997/1998, a circular ring ditch was recorded in the south eastern corner of the site. the ring ditch was associated with a burials, two radio carbon dates from these burials produced a date range of radio carbon dated to 1980-1530 cal BC and it is likely that the ring ditch is also of an early Bronze Age date. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3620 6450 (17m by 16m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SE |
| Civil Parish | RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> 2019, Chalk Hill - Neolithic and Bronze Age Discoveries at Ramsgate, Kent (Monograph). SKE56208.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1997, Excavations at Chalk Hill, near Ramsgate, Kent 1997-98: Integrated assessment & updated research design (Unpublished document). SKE29640.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SKE56208 Monograph: 2019. Chalk Hill - Neolithic and Bronze Age Discoveries at Ramsgate, Kent. [Mapped feature: #125682 ring ditch, ]
- <2> SKE29640 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1997. Excavations at Chalk Hill, near Ramsgate, Kent 1997-98: Integrated assessment & updated research design.
Finds (5)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Excavations at Chalk Hill, Ramsgate (EKE23268)
- Event Boundary: Excavations at Chalk Hill, Ramsgate (EKE23267)
Record last edited
Jun 21 2024 3:31PM