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Monument record TR 26 SE 39 - Early medieval ditch, dress fastener and plough mark, Sarre
Summary
The degenerated remains of a ditch were observed at the Anglo-saxon burial ground during work to improve the drainage of Sarre. The ditch was cut into the natural chalk to a depth of about 7cm and beside this was a shallow plough mark. Within the ditch was found a silver dress fastener dating to the Saxon period. The date of the plough marks was not determined.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 26063 64998 (point) Centred |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR26SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SARRE, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Trust For Thanet Archaeology, 1991, Sarre First Time Drainage Scheme, Sarre First Time Drainage Scheme, Thanet arch. Trust, 1991. (Unpublished document). SWX7084.
<2> English Heritage Scheduling Section, 1999, Anglo-Saxon Cemetery, Parish Church of St. Giles and Associated Remains Immediately East of Sarre Mill (Scheduling record). SKE11850.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SWX7084 Unpublished document: Trust For Thanet Archaeology. 1991. Sarre First Time Drainage Scheme. Sarre First Time Drainage Scheme, Thanet arch. Trust, 1991..
- <2> SKE11850 Scheduling record: English Heritage Scheduling Section. 1999. Anglo-Saxon Cemetery, Parish Church of St. Giles and Associated Remains Immediately East of Sarre Mill.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Watching Brief on the Sarre First Time Drainage Scheme Spring 1991 (Ref: EI 36117) (EKE4460)
Record last edited
Feb 7 2011 2:44PM