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Monument record TR 36 NW 425 - Rectangular enclosure, Hartsdown, Near Margate
Summary
during an archaoelogical evaluation in 1995 traces of a rectangular enclosure were found. Internal features included pits, post holes and two rectangular shapes formed by post holes, believed to be the remains of buildings. Pottery found in a storage pit was dated to the late bronze - early Iron Age.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 34622 69710 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| Civil Parish | MARGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (5)
- ENCLOSED SETTLEMENT? (Late Bronze Age to Middle Iron Age - 1000 BC? to 350 BC?)
- HUT (Late Bronze Age to Middle Iron Age - 1000 BC? to 350 BC?)
- POST HOLE (Late Bronze Age to Middle Iron Age - 1000 BC? to 350 BC?)
- PIT (Late Bronze Age to Middle Iron Age - 1000 BC? to 350 BC?)
- STORAGE PIT (Late Bronze Age to Middle Iron Age - 1000 BC? to 350 BC?)
Full Description
<1> Trust for Thanet Archaeology, 1995, Hartsdown Community Woodland: Archaeological Evaluation (Unpublished document). SKE12056.
<2> Perkins DRJ, 1996, Evaluation Work Carried out in 1995, Hartsdown Community Woodland Scheme, Margate (Article in serial). SWX7357.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Trenching evaluation at Hartsdown Community Woodland (EKE8322)
Record last edited
Feb 10 2012 5:14PM