Monument record TR 13 NE 84 - 8th to 9th century occupation site south of Cheriton Hill

Summary

Early medieval site discovered by watching brief on pipe trench in a coombe on the slope below Cheriton Hill and subject to further excavation. The remains were of an occupation site of late 8-early 9th century that included three rubbish pits with pottery and animal bone in the fill along with daub fragments and wattle impressions. No direct evidence of structures was encountered.

Location

Grid reference TR 1991 3818 (point)
Map sheet TR13NE
Civil Parish FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1990, Canterbury's Archaeology 1988-1989 (Monograph). SKE6722.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1990. Canterbury's Archaeology 1988-1989.

Finds (3)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Watching Brief south of Cheriton Hill, 1988 (EKE20952)

Record last edited

Sep 17 2021 10:10AM