Monument record TR 26 NE 163 - Medieval midden, possible occupation site, St. Nicholas at Wade parish

Summary

A deep pit was found cut into a natural chalk surface during work in advance of a road development. The feature was found to contain midden refuse and 13th-14th century pottery sherds. An occupation layer of medieval date was also found in close association.

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Grid reference TR 274 672 (point) FCE
Map sheet TR26NE
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish ST NICHOLAS AT WADE, THANET, KENT

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Evaluation trenching in advance of road development revealed a deep cutting into natural chalk with midden refuse and 13th-14thC pot sherds in the fill with an adjacent occupation layer also of medieval date. (1)


1976, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10642.

1976, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10642.

<1> Trust for Thanet Archaeol 1992 'Thanet Way Improvement Scheme: Potten St. to Monkton' (OS Card Reference). SKE50684.

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  • --- Photograph (Print): 1976. Photograph. BXA 30-31 tr276674/4. print.
  • --- Photograph (Print): 1976. Photograph. BXA 30-31 tr276674/4. print.
  • <1> OS Card Reference: Trust for Thanet Archaeol 1992 'Thanet Way Improvement Scheme: Potten St. to Monkton'.

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Record last edited

Jan 22 2025 1:22PM