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Monument record TR 36 NE 2648 - Possible Bronze Age Ring Ditch, South Dumpton Gap
Summary
A ring ditch of unknown date was uncovered during excavations carried out in 1908 ahead of the development of South Cliff Parade. It is one of several known from the area, others appear to date to the Early Bronze Age and it is possible that this example is also Bronze Age and forms part of a cemetery in this location.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3949 6639 (10m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BROADSTAIRS AND ST PETERS, THANET, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A ring ditch of a possible round barrow unknown date was excavated by Hurd during excavations carried out in 1908 ahead of the development of South Cliff Parade. Though no dating evidence or associated burials were found it was noted that the feature was cut by a later rectangular enclosure ditch with is thought to have an Iron Age date. It is one of several known from the area, others appear to date to the Early Bronze Age and it is possible that this example is also Bronze Age and forms part of a cemetery in this location. (1)
Archaeol 61, 1909, 427-32 plans, illusts (H Hurd) (OS Card Reference). SKE37206.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE37206 OS Card Reference: Archaeol 61, 1909, 427-32 plans, illusts (H Hurd).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Excavations along South Cliff Parade, Dumpton Gap (EKE12789)
Record last edited
Jun 3 2025 5:33PM