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Monument record TR 04 SW 72 - Romano-British farmstead/cremations near Boys Hall
Summary
A Romano-British farmstead settlement was identified near Boys Hall after a number of small enclosures and post holes were discovered during evaluation work in advance of development. Some 1st and 2nd century pottery was found at the site but there were no building materials. Two cremation burials (one with the crushed remains of four vessels) were also found and these were of 2nd century date.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0250 4072 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR04SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SEVINGTON, ASHFORD, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Excavations in advance of development revealled badly ploughed remains of several ditches forming a series of small enclsures (or fields) and a cluster of 9 post holes possibly representing a tructure. 1st and 2ndC AD pottery but no building materials were discoivered. Two cremation burials (one with the crushed remains of four vessels) were found to be of 2ndC date. (1)
<1> KARU 1990 ' Orbital Industrial Estate, Ashford: Arch. Excavations Report' (OS Card Reference). SKE45472.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE45472 OS Card Reference: KARU 1990 ' Orbital Industrial Estate, Ashford: Arch. Excavations Report'.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 20 2018 4:41PM