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Monument record TQ 94 NW 31 - Romano-British Cremation Cemetery, Brett Sand Pits, Charing
Summary
Excavation in advance of gravel extraction revealed parts of two enclosures originating in the late Iron Age. Three cremation burials with pottery dating to the late 1st to late 2nd century were found in the fill of one of the enclosure ditches.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9360 4902 (point) From rectified plan |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ94NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHARING, ASHFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit, 1990, Charing, Near Ashford: Excavation of Iron Age and Romano-British Farmstead Sites at Bretts Sandpit, 1989 (Unpublished document). SKE12200.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE12200 Unpublished document: Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit. 1990. Charing, Near Ashford: Excavation of Iron Age and Romano-British Farmstead Sites at Bretts Sandpit, 1989.
Finds (5)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation at Brett Sand Pits, Charing (EKE4661)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Brett Sand Pits, Charing (EKE12890)
- Intrusive Event: Watching Brief at Brett Sand Pits, Charing (EKE12891)
Record last edited
Jun 21 2024 8:53AM