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Monument record TR 36 NW 368 - Iron Age pits at Manston
Summary
A watching brief was carried out during work on the Manston water pipeline. Along with other features two pits were found containing early to mid Iron Age pottery.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3255 6655 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MANSTON, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two pits found, the fills rich in burnt daub and midden material, especially oyster shells. Pottery consisted of small sherds of flint-tempered local fabric of early to mid Iron Age in date. (1)
<1> Trust For Thanet Archaeology, 1989, An Archaeological Watching Brief on the Sparrow Castle - Manston Water Main, An arch watching brief on the Sparrow castle- Manston water pipeline, Thanet arch. Trust, 1996. (Unpublished document). SWX7080.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX7080 Unpublished document: Trust For Thanet Archaeology. 1989. An Archaeological Watching Brief on the Sparrow Castle - Manston Water Main. An arch watching brief on the Sparrow castle- Manston water pipeline, Thanet arch. Trust, 1996..
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Watching Brief on the Sparrow Castle - Manston Water Pipeline (EKE8131)
Record last edited
Apr 23 2024 3:19PM