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Monument record TR 16 SE 90 - Pit containing Second World War ammunition
Summary
Watching brief undertaken at at Pre-Prep Junior King's School uncovered a pit containing World War II ammunition.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1755 6030 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR16SE |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | STURRY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Watching brief undertaken in February 2002 at Pre-Prep Junior King's School. A pit was uncovered containing seventy-six live 40mm anti-aircraft shells of World War II date. Most were held in a shiny brass clip in groups of five and some were lying loose. It is not known why they were buried here but during WWII soldiers were quartered in the Milner Barn (just to the north-east) and the munitions may be related to their occupation. (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2002, Archaeological Watching Brief at Junior King's School, Sturry (Unpublished document). SKE8106.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE8106 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2002. Archaeological Watching Brief at Junior King's School, Sturry.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Watching brief at Junior King's School, Sturry, 2002 (Ref: CAT Site Code: KSS/WB/02) (EKE5909)
Record last edited
May 14 2002 12:00AM