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Monument record TQ 86 SE 336 - Post-medieval waste pits, 128 High Street, Newington
Summary
Two 18th to 19th century waste pits were excavated at 128 High Street, Newington during an evaluation in 2023.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8619 6455 (4m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ86SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | NEWINGTON, SWALE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two 18th to 19th century waste pits were excavated at 128 High Street, Newington during an evaluation in 2023. The features measured around 1.48 m+ in length, around 2.8m in width, and 0.50-0.68m in depth. 59 pieces of CBM (some of which was residual medieval material) weighing 1,254g, 2 sherds of medieval and post-medieval pottery, three fragments of clay pipe, a piece of animal bone, twelve nails, and eight iron objects were associated with these features. (1)
<1> RPS, 2024, Archaeological Evaluation: Land at 128 High Street, Newington, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE56154.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE56154 Unpublished document: RPS. 2024. Archaeological Evaluation: Land at 128 High Street, Newington, Kent.
Finds (6)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation at 128 High Street, Newington, 2023 (Ref: JAC29248) (EKE23276)
Record last edited
May 27 2025 11:29AM