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Monument record TR 26 SW 270 - Mid-late Roman ditches and pits, Hoplands farm, near Canterbury
Summary
A series of ditches and pits dating to the mid-late Roman period were identified during a 2018 excavation at Hoplands Farm, near Canterbury. These features were thought to be peripheral to a settlement possibly located to the southwest of the development site.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 2012 6162 (69m by 146m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR26SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WESTBERE, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A series of ditches and pits dating to the mid-late Roman period were identified during a 2018 excavation at Hoplands Farm, near Canterbury. Many of these features were intercutting, and some of the ditches may have formed part of a 4th century ditch system at the site. The pits and ditches contained pottery sherds dating between 50-425 AD.
These features were thought to be peripheral to a settlement possibly located to the southwest of the development site. (1)
<1> Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company, 2019, An archaeological assessment report following an archaeological topsoil strip, map and sample excavation on the site of Hoplands Farm, Hersden, near Canterbury (Unpublished document). SKE57737.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE57737 Unpublished document: Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company. 2019. An archaeological assessment report following an archaeological topsoil strip, map and sample excavation on the site of Hoplands Farm, Hersden, near Canterbury.
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Strip, map, and sample excavation at Hoplands Farm, Hersden, near Canterbury, 2018 (Ref: Site Code HRH-EX-18) (EKE24978)
Record last edited
Jul 4 2025 1:27PM