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Monument record TR 36 NW 357 - Shallow depression (possible Bronze Age pond barrow?), Acol
Summary
A shallow depression in a field, also showing as a cropmark, is located near Kent International Business Park. This site was identified during archaeological investigations in advance of development at the Business Park. When it was discovered the feature was identified as the possible remains of a post medieval chalk pit, a dene hole, a Bronze Age pond barrow, or it may simply be a natural feature.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3152 6698 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ACOL, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
This is evident from ground level as a shallow depression in the field but also shows as a solid cropmark. Possibilities are a) a bronze age pond barrow b) small chalk pit or dene hole c) natural feature (1)
Trust for Thanet Archaeology, 1996, An Assessment of the Archaeological Implications of a Further Phase of Proposed Development at Kent International Business Park (Unpublished document). SKE6577.
Trust for Thanet Archaeology, 1996, An Assessment of the Archaeological Implications of a Further Phase of Proposed Development at Kent International Business Park (Unpublished document). SKe6577.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SKE6577 Unpublished document: Trust for Thanet Archaeology. 1996. An Assessment of the Archaeological Implications of a Further Phase of Proposed Development at Kent International Business Park.
- --- SKE6577 Unpublished document: Trust for Thanet Archaeology. 1996. An Assessment of the Archaeological Implications of a Further Phase of Proposed Development at Kent International Business Park.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Desk based assessment of the Kent International Business Park (EKE4847)
Record last edited
Feb 13 2012 1:45PM