Monument record TQ 56 SW 108 - Iron Age Pit, Cockerhurst Road, Shoreham

Summary

During pipeline work an Iron Age pit was found cut into the natural chalk. The pit was oval in plan, about 1.5m in diameter, with vertical sides and a flat bottom. Sherds from approximately seven vessels were recovered from the pit fill with either shell or flint tempering. They are thought to range in date to between the mid 4th century to early first century BC. A small quantity of animal bone was found as well.

Location

Grid reference TQ 5173 6264 (point) Approximate
Map sheet TQ56SW
Civil Parish SHOREHAM, SEVENOAKS, KENT
District SEVENOAKS, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Canterbury Archaeological Trust, Arch Cant 1985, 1985, 5 New Street, St. Dunstan's (Article in serial). SKE29324.

<1> Philp, B. J., 2002, Iron Age Site at Cockerhurst Road, Shoreham (Article in serial). SKE8125.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Article in serial: Canterbury Archaeological Trust, Arch Cant 1985. 1985. 5 New Street, St. Dunstan's. Arch Cant 102, 1985, pp. 247-248.
  • <1> Article in serial: Philp, B. J.. 2002. Iron Age Site at Cockerhurst Road, Shoreham. Vol 148 Pages 181- 184.

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Watching Brief on Esso Pipeline (EKE5920)

Record last edited

Apr 22 2014 10:08AM