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Monument record TR 37 SE 345 - Medieval midden pit, Cliftonville, Margate
Summary
A pit was found during excavations at Northdown Primary School. Removed from the fill of this feature were a number of pottery sherds from a large cooking pot in sandy "Tyler Hill" fabric and probably dated to around 1325 -1375 AD. The pit appeared to have served as a midden. Evidence of a Late Bronze Age and mid-Iron Age settlement were previously found at the site (see TR 37 SE 43).
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3727 7006 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR37SE |
| Civil Parish | MARGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Excavation at Northdown Primary School recovered further evidence of a late bronze and- mid iron age settlement (TR37 SE 43). In addition a pit was found, although mostly destroyed by the trench, about 1.30m deep and 1.80 diameter. From the chalky fill an number of pottery sherds from the same vessel were found. The sherds came from a large cooking pot in sandy "Tyler Hill" fabric and probably dated to around 1325 -1375 AD. Whatever the reason for its original cutting the pit had served as a midden. (1)
<1> Trust For Thanet Archaeology, 1988 Sep, Archaeological Remains at Northdown Primary School, Cliftonville, Margate (Unpublished document). SWX7112.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX7112 Unpublished document: Trust For Thanet Archaeology. 1988 Sep. Archaeological Remains at Northdown Primary School, Cliftonville, Margate.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Watching Brief and Excavation at Northdown Primary School, Cliftonville, Margate (Ref: EI 36196) (EKE4487)
Record last edited
Oct 4 2011 11:29AM