Monument record TR 36 NW 1395 - Undated features (likely geological) at Minster, Thanet

Summary

Undated features were identified as geophysical anomolies at Minster, Thanet during a geophysical survey in 2022. A targeted evaluation was later carried out at the site and the geophysical survey results were revealed, in the majority of cases, likely to corresponded to geological changes rather than archaeological features. (locxation accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3115 6512 (141m by 322m)
Map sheet TR36NW
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish MINSTER, THANET, KENT

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Undated features were identified at Minster, Thanet during a geophysical survey in 2022. “A series of weak curvilinear anomalies have been identified within the north-east of the survey area. The parallel arrangement of these anomalies may indicate a double ditched trackway and though they run in general alignment to a route with Romano-British origin the gap between the features and intervening possible extraction makes classification less certain. Therefore, these anomalies have been categorised as of possible archaeological origin…"
"Multiple curvilinear anomalies with weak positive magnetic signals are [also] present throughout the survey area. These have been classified as having an undetermined origin as they lack any distinctive morphology, pattern or corroborative evidence which would allow for a more confident interpretation. While it is more likely that these anomalies have a modern, natural, or agricultural origin, an archaeological origin cannot be fully ruled out.” (from the original report, 1). Both the archaeological and undetermind anomalies are recorded on the GIS. (1)


<1> Magnitude Surveys, 2022, Geophysical Survey Report of Minster, Thanet (Unpublished document). SKE57285.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Magnitude Surveys. 2022. Geophysical Survey Report of Minster, Thanet.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Geophysical Survey of Minster, Thanet, 2022 (Ref: Magnitude Surveys Ref: MSTR1159) (EKE24118)

Record last edited

Jan 29 2025 11:55AM