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Monument record TQ 57 SW 207 - Early Medieval Cemetery Site at Holy Trinity School
Summary
A total of 25 east-west orientated graves were revealed in the NE corner of the excavated area. A lack of intercutting may indicate that the graves were marked while in use. The grave goods suggest the burials dated to the 7th-8th centuries.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5374 7410 (point) Centred |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ57SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DARTFORD, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> 1993, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX10721.
<2> Archaeology South-East, 1997, An Archaeological Evaluation at Holy Trinity School, West Hill, Dartford, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE12276.
<3> Archaeology South-East, 1998, An Archaeological Excavation at Holy Trinity School, West Hill, Dartford, Kent (Draft) (Unpublished document). SKE12280.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX10721 Photograph (Print): 1993. Photograph. TQ5374/2. print.
- <2> SKE12276 Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 1997. An Archaeological Evaluation at Holy Trinity School, West Hill, Dartford, Kent.
- <3> SKE12280 Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 1998. An Archaeological Excavation at Holy Trinity School, West Hill, Dartford, Kent (Draft).
Finds (8)
- PIN (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 600 AD? to 800 AD?)
- KNIFE (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 600 AD? to 800 AD?)
- SEAX (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 600 AD? to 800 AD?)
- BUCKLE (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 600 AD? to 800 AD?)
- SHEARS (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 600 AD? to 800 AD?)
- KEY (LOCKING) (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 600 AD? to 800 AD?)
- STRAP FITTING (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 600 AD? to 800 AD?)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 600 AD? to 800 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: An Archaeological Excavation at Holy Trinity School, West Hill, Dartford, Kent (Ref: Project No. 718) (EKE8588)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation at Holy Trinity School, West Hill, Dartford (Ref: Project No.635) (EKE8583)
Record last edited
Jun 3 2013 1:12PM