Monument record MKE124478 - Double ring ditch south-west of St Nicholas Court

Summary

A double ring ditch forming part of a round barrow of Bronze Age date was visible as a cropmark in Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 14-APR-2015.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 2560 6661 (24m by 23m)
Map sheet TR26NE
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish ST NICHOLAS AT WADE, THANET, KENT

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

The cropmarks of several ring ditches and double ring ditches have been identified near St. Nicholas court. A linear cropmark feature is also present. It is thought that these features represent the remains of Bronze Age barrows. Right angled feature, possible enclosure; one double ring ditch and one small ring ditch; numerous ring ditches in area, see TR 26 NE 27,68. (1)

A double ring ditch forming part of a round barrow of Bronze Age date was visible as a cropmark in Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 14-APR-2015. In the interior, a centrally placed cropmark probably represents the location of a grave. These features were mapped as part of the Historic England Isle of Thanet project in 2024. Other features noted by authority (1) are now recorded separately. (2)


<1> Trust for Thanet Archaeology, Thanet Sites and Monuments Record (Index). SKE6444.

<2> Next Perspectives, 2003-2021, Next Perspectives APGB orthophotography, Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 14-APR-2015 (Archive). SKE57110.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Index: Trust for Thanet Archaeology. Thanet Sites and Monuments Record.
  • <2> Archive: Next Perspectives. 2003-2021. Next Perspectives APGB orthophotography. Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 14-APR-2015.

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Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Historic England Thanet Landscape - Aerial Investigation Mapping (EKE23827)

Record last edited

Jan 21 2025 3:16PM