Monument record TR 16 NE 70 - Possible Roman and Anglo-Saxon feature, north of Strode Farm

Summary

Possible Roman and Anglo-Saxon feature found north of Strode Farm in 1991 during an archaeological evaluation.

Location

Grid reference TR 1721 6619 (point) FCE
Map sheet TR16NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish HERNE AND BROOMFIELD, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

In 1991 an archaeological evaluation was carried out by Canterbury Archaeological Trust at various sites along Thanet Way. A possible Roman/Anglo-Saxon feature was found. The feature was board and shallow but no firm conclusions can be drawn for it prupose and the whole extent was not revealed, its perhaps a sunken or hollow way. It is aligne north south. 7 'Beligic' grogged ware were recovered mostly dating between c.25-125 AD.The remainder where Medieval, another 7 sherds. 3 were late 6th and 7th century , c.575-650/675 AD. Another chalk-filled sherd with c.550-650 AD. 3 scraps of Early Mediveal pottery, c.1150-1225 AD, and roof tile were also found. (1)


<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Thanet Way: Sections 2-4, Arch. evaluation, CAT, 1995. (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1991, Thanet Way Sections 2-4: Archaeological Evaluations (TWPT 91) Level III Report (Unpublished document). SKE12050.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1991. Thanet Way Sections 2-4: Archaeological Evaluations (TWPT 91) Level III Report.
  • <1> Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Thanet Way: Sections 2-4, Arch. evaluation, CAT, 1995..

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Evaluations along Thanet Way, 1991 (Ref: 278) (EKE11593)

Record last edited

Feb 29 2012 3:41PM