Monument record TR 02 SE 71 - evidence of 13th century occupation found at the Old School House, New Romney

Summary

Evidence of human activity spanning the 13th century, in the form of burnt patches, cut features, and possible structural remains. Found during an archaeological evaluation in 2001 (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 0649 2464 (63m by 72m)
Map sheet TR02SE
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish NEW ROMNEY, SHEPWAY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (4)

Full Description

Possible occupation site to the rear of the Old School House, Church Lane, New Romney, Kent, found during an archaeological field evaluation by Oxford Archaeological Unit (January 2001). Excavation of the site found various marine deposits laid down over medieval remains with a concentration of human activity in the 13th century. Various pits, cuts, and post-holes are datable to this period, as well as a number of modest structural features. Finds from the project include abundant potsherds, vertebrate remains, marine molluscs, and fish bones. A brick structure, almost certainly the remains of one of the demolished school buildings which were present on the site, was also discovered along with other modern features.(1)


<1> Oxford Archaeological Unit, 2001, Land to the Rear of the Old School House, Church Lane, New Romney, Kent. 2001 (Unpublished document). SKE7831.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeological Unit. 2001. Land to the Rear of the Old School House, Church Lane, New Romney, Kent. 2001.

Finds (4)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (6)

  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation of land to the rear of Old School House, Church Lane, New Romney - Trench 1 (Ref: F7234) (EKE20384)
  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation of land to the rear of Old School House, Church Lane, New Romney - Trench 2 (Ref: F7234) (EKE20385)
  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation of land to the rear of Old School House, Church Lane, New Romney - Trench 3 (Ref: F7234) (EKE20386)
  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation of land to the rear of Old School House, Church Lane, New Romney - Trench 4 (Ref: F7234) (EKE20387)
  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation of land to the rear of Old School House, Church Lane, New Romney - Trench 5 (Ref: F7234) (EKE20388)
  • Event Boundary: Evaluation of land to the rear of Old School House, Church Lane, New Romney (Ref: F7234) (EKE5779)

Record last edited

Feb 27 2023 12:40PM