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Monument record TR 13 NE 61 - Bronze Age site at Cheriton Hill
Summary
Early Bronze Age site discovered by watching brief on pipe trench in a coombe on the slope below Cheriton Hill
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1991 3818 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13NE |
| Civil Parish | FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Early BA site discovered by watching brief on pipe trench in a coombe on the slope below Cheriton Hill and subject to further excavation. Prehistoric post holes and pits, some from the Beaker Period were noted. Anglo-Saxon remains of an occupation site of late 8-early 9th C inc three rubbish pits with pottery and animal bone in the fill along with daub fragments and wattle impressions. No direct evidence of structures was encountered. (1)
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, CAT Annual Review 1988-9 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. CAT Annual Review 1988-9.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Watching Brief south of Cheriton Hill, 1988 (EKE20952)
Record last edited
Sep 17 2021 10:10AM