Monument record TR 15 NW 2760 - Prehistoric ditches, pits, and post holes, Milton Quarry, Chartham

Summary

Worked flint, two parallel ditches, two gullies, six possible pits, and nine post-holes were identified at the site during an evaluation in 2005. These features are thought to be prehistoric in date.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1122 5510 (47m by 29m)
Map sheet TR15NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CHARTHAM, CANTERBURY, KENT

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Full Description

Worked flint, two parallel ditches, two gullies, six possible pits, and nine post-holes were identified at the site during an evaluation in 2005. These features are thought to be prehistoric in date.

The two ditches were parallel, measuring 400mm-1.2m in width, and 100-260mm in depth. These features were around 1.5m apart, suggesting that they may have been contemporary and possibly delineated a prehistoric trackway.

One of two gullies was thought to be associated with the ditches, whilst the other has been interpreted as a natural feature. These measured 2-3.2m in length, 500mm in width, and 170-200m in depth.

A series of small pits and post holes were also identified, alongside two flint scatters largely dating to the Bronze Age period, with the exception of a possible Mesolithic bladelet and core. (1, 2)


<1> Archaeology South-East, 2005, Summary Interim Report on Archaeological Investigations at Milton Quarry, Thannington, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE12670.

<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd, 2017, Chartham Mill, Chartham, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE52778.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2005. Summary Interim Report on Archaeological Investigations at Milton Quarry, Thannington, Kent.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd. 2017. Chartham Mill, Chartham, Kent.

Finds (1)

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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Desk-based assessment of Chartham Mill, Chartham, 2017 (Ref: Project Code: CMD-DA-17) (EKE24130)
  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation Work at Milton Quarry, Chartham, 2005 (Ref: 2121) (EKE8968)

Record last edited

Jan 29 2025 11:55AM