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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 |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
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.(1)
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.
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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