Monument record TQ 97 SE 41 - Early Medieval Features, Minster Abbey Garden, Minster-in-Sheppey

Summary

Evaluation excavation by Canterbury Archaeological Trust for Canterbury Diocese and Southern Water. Due to the small scale of the excavation it was not possible to date features with any precision. Evidence of early medieval-medieval activity was found across the site in the form of ditches, pits, flooring and metalling. One ditch aligns approximately with a ditch found at 29 Queen's Road by the Sheppey Archaeological Society (No further information on this site). Associated pottery finds suggest that early medieval occupation of the site may have begun in the late 5th century, before the establishment of the first nunnery, with low quantities of Ipswich type ware. Later occupation retates to the nearby Abbey (TQ 97 SE 1).

Location

Grid reference TQ 9558 7305 (point) Centred
Map sheet TQ97SE
District SWALE, KENT
Civil Parish MINSTER-ON-SEA, SWALE, KENT

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Full Description

Due to the small scale of the excavation it was not possible to date features with any precision. Evidence of early medieval-medieval activity was found across the site in the form of ditches, pits, flooring and metalling. One ditch aligns approximately with a ditch found at 29 Queen's Road by the Sheppey Archaeological Society (No further information on this site). Associated pottery finds suggest that early medieval occupation of the site may have begun in the late 5th century, before the establishment of the first nunnery. Generally early medieval pottery found dated to the 7th to mid 9th century, including low quantities of Ipswich type ware. Later occupation retates to the nearby Abbey (TQ 97 SE 1).(1)


Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1995, Canterbury's Archaeology 1993 - 1994 (Article in serial). SKE12336.

Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1995, Canterbury's Archaeology 1993 - 1994 (Article in serial). Ske12336.

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1993 Aug, Minster Abbey Gardens - Archaeological Evaluation (Unpublished document). SWX6765.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Article in serial: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1995. Canterbury's Archaeology 1993 - 1994.
  • --- Article in serial: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1995. Canterbury's Archaeology 1993 - 1994.
  • <1> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1993 Aug. Minster Abbey Gardens - Archaeological Evaluation.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Minster Abbey Gardens, Minster-in-Sheppey (Ref: MAG 93) (EKE8208)

Record last edited

Sep 13 2011 11:39AM