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Monument record TR 02 NE 61 - Later medieval ditch, New Romney, Kent, 2001
Summary
Later medieval ditch discovered during an excavation by Canterbury Archaeological Trust at land to the rear of Prospect House, Fairfield Road, New Romney, Kent, 2001. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 0661 2502 (10m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR02NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | NEW ROMNEY, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Late medieval ditch discovered during an excavation by Canterbury Archaeological Trust at land to the rear of Prospect House, Fairfield Road, New Romney, Kent, 2001. The ditch ran east-west across the site and varied in width from 41cm at its eastern end to over 1.2m in the centre. The base was beyond the depth of the foundation trenchesthougha portion of the sides was recorded showing they gradually sloped inwards at 45 degrees. Material recovered was found to date between c. 1275 &1375. (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2001, Report of an Archaeological Excavation, Prospect House, Fairfield Road New Romney (Unpublished document). SKE7868.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE7868 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2001. Report of an Archaeological Excavation, Prospect House, Fairfield Road New Romney. [Mapped feature: #110696 ditch, ]
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event Boundary: Watching Brief at Prospect House, Fairfield Road, New Romney (Ref: FRNR WB-01) (EKE5789)
- Intrusive Event: Watching Brief at Prospect House, Fairfield Road, New Romney (Ref: FRNR WB-01) (EKE20455)
Record last edited
Feb 27 2023 3:13PM