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Monument record TR 16 NE 1396 - Prehistoric linear feature and Neolithic/Bronze Age struck flint at land adjoining 2 Selwood Cottages, Broomfield
Summary
A prehistoric linear feature and associated Neolithic/Bronze Age struck flint were excavated on land adjoining 2 Selwood Cottages, Broomfield in 2016.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 1971 6698 (2m by 1m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR16NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HERNE AND BROOMFIELD, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A prehistoric linear feature and associated Neolithic/Bronze Age struck flint were excavated on land adjoining 2 Selwood Cottages, Broomfield in 2016.
The linear feature comprised an E-W aligned cut measuring 0.63m in width and 0.10m in depth. The feature has been interpreted as a possible land boundary.
12 pieces of struck flint were recovered from the fill of the linear feature. These consisted of 2 blades, 9 flakes, 2 of which were blade-like in form, and 1 piece of flint working waste. One of the blade -like flakes was burnt. (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd., 2016, Land adjoining 2 Selwood Cottages, Hooper’s Lane, Broomfield: Archaeological evaluation report (Unpublished document). SKE56288.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE56288 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd.. 2016. Land adjoining 2 Selwood Cottages, Hooper’s Lane, Broomfield: Archaeological evaluation report.
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation on land adjoining 2 Selwood Cottages, Broomfield, 2016 (Ref: Project Code: HLB EV16) (EKE23362)
Record last edited
Jan 29 2025 11:51AM