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Monument record TR 05 SE 159 - Post medieval pits, Chilham Primary School
Summary
Two pits were found during work to convert an above ground air-raid shelter into a classroom. The fill of the earliest pit consisted of bottles, china, pottery and glass of 18th century date. On the basis of this evidence the pit is thought to have been a rubbish pit at the rear of a property occupied by an apothecary or doctor. The other pit was far larger and cut the rubbish pit: this is likely to have been a cesspit or septic tank.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0690 5352 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR05SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHILHAM, ASHFORD, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
During a watching brief on work to convert an above ground air-raid shelter (TR 05 SE 158) into a classroom, two pits were found. The vast majority of the fill of the earliest pit consisted of bottles, china, pottery and glass of 18th century date. This rubbish pit almost certainly was at the rear of a property occupied by a apothecary or doctor. This was cut by a larger pit which was likely to have been a cesspit or septic tank. (1)
<1> 2002, Historic Building Recording and an Archaeological Watching Brief at Chilham Primary School (Unpublished document). SKE8239.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE8239 Unpublished document: 2002. Historic Building Recording and an Archaeological Watching Brief at Chilham Primary School.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Historic Building Recording and Watching brief at Chilham Primary School (Ref: BRCSP 02) (EKE5982)
- Event - Survey: Watching Brief at Chilham Primary School (Ref: CPSC/WB 02) (EKE5983)
Record last edited
Feb 12 2007 2:56PM