Monument record TQ 94 NW 42 - Medieval field systems, east of Pluckley Road

Summary

Medieval field systems were found during a programme of archaeological investigation along the route of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. the site was located on land situated to the north of the M20, approximately 7.5km to the west of Ashford, Kent. Earlier fieldwalking had identified surface concentrations of prehistoric worked flint and medieval pottery. Medieval activity was limited to the eastern field, suggesting that Oakover Lane formed part of a medieval field boundary. All the pottery recovered dated from 900 to 1300 AD and three phases of field ditches have tentatively been identified. The eastern limit of the field(s) was a north to south orientated stream. The evidence suggests that a medieval farm was located in the immediate vicinity.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 95037 47437 (181m by 155m) (8 map features)
Map sheet TQ94NE
County KENT
District ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish CHARING, ASHFORD, KENT

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Full Description

<1> Museum of London Archaeology Service, 1997, East of Pluckley Road An Archaeological Evaluation (Unpublished document). SKE6978.

<2> Museum of London Archaeology Service, East of Pluckley Road Archaeological Evaluation Interim Report (Unpublished document). SKE6979.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Museum of London Archaeology Service. 1997. East of Pluckley Road An Archaeological Evaluation.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Museum of London Archaeology Service. East of Pluckley Road Archaeological Evaluation Interim Report.

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Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation east of Pluckley Road Charing (Ref: Site code: ARC PRD 97) (EKE5144)

Record last edited

Jun 21 2024 11:04AM