Findspot record TR 26 NE 161 - Human remains and lead coffin, Coldharbour, St. Nicholas at Wade parish

Summary

Human remains were reportedly found on at this location during work to repair storm defences by the Southern Water Authority. The finds were apparently made in the sediments beneath the shingle. A lead coffin has also been reported from the site although this has since been sold for scrap. No further information about these discoveries was available.

Location

Grid reference TR 252 693 (point) FCE
Map sheet TR26NE
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish ST NICHOLAS AT WADE, THANET, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Perkins D R J 1992 Notes on Archaeological Sites in the Inter-tidal zone between Minnis Bay and Recu (OS Card Reference). SKE48509.

<2> Trust For Thanet Archaeology, 1991, Intertidal Zone Minnis Bay-Reculver (Unpublished document). SWX7082.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: Perkins D R J 1992 Notes on Archaeological Sites in the Inter-tidal zone between Minnis Bay and Recu.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Trust For Thanet Archaeology. 1991. Intertidal Zone Minnis Bay-Reculver.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Desk based assessment of the North Thanet Shore (EWX6617)

Record last edited

Jul 29 2024 8:36PM