Monument record MKE124752 - Possible rectilinear settlement enclosure,south-east of Birchington Vale Caravan Park

Summary

A rectilinear settlement enclosure of possible medieval date adjacent to Park Road Lane, visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs:HEA 3368_29750_006 29-JUN-2015 and Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 14-APR-2015

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3257 6827 (47m by 48m)
Map sheet TR36NW
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish MANSTON, THANET, KENT

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

An incomplete rectilinear settlement enclosure of possible medieval date adjacent to the north side of Park Road Lane which is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs: HEA 3368_29750_006 29-JUN-2015 and Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 14-APR-2015. The visible remains which are incomplete measure 33.8m x 37m. The site appears as two perpendicuar ditches and a single corner with the cropmarks of a large rectilinear depression with the enclosure. This site has been and mapped as part of the Historic England Thanet Landscape Mapping Project 2024. (1-2).


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

<3> Historic England Archive, 1920-2024, Historic England Archive Specialist oblique aerial photographs, HEA 3368_29750_006 29-JUN-2015 (Archive). SKE57106.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Archive: Next Perspectives. 2003-2021. Next Perspectives APGB orthophotography. Next Perspectives APGB Imagery 14-APR-2015.
  • <3> Archive: Historic England Archive. 1920-2024. Historic England Archive Specialist oblique aerial photographs. HEA 3368_29750_006 29-JUN-2015.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

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

Record last edited

Nov 15 2024 2:29PM