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Monument record TR 36 NE 429 - Possible Neolithic-Bronze Age flint mine?, Broadstairs
Summary
Shallow down-cuttings and vertical shafts in the chalk were found duriong an archaeological evaluation. Interpreted as possibly a Neolithic-Early Bronze Age flint mine.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3779 6793 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BROADSTAIRS AND ST PETERS, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
During evaluation trenching a shallow down-cutting in the chalk was found, from which at least one vertical shaft descends to an unknown depth. Similar sites have been found in the Margate area and have been interpreted as entrances to Neolithic-Early Bronze Age flint mines. A number of Bronze Age enclosures were found at the same time to the north-west (TR 36 NE 430). (1)
<1> Trust for Thanet Archaeology, The Proposed ASDA Superstore Site, Westwood Road, Broadstairs: An Archaeological Evaluation Report (Unpublished document). SKE12131.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE12131 Unpublished document: Trust for Thanet Archaeology. The Proposed ASDA Superstore Site, Westwood Road, Broadstairs: An Archaeological Evaluation Report.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation at Site of Proposed Asda Superstore, Westwood Road, Broadstairs (Ref: ASW.98) (EKE8455)
Record last edited
Jan 10 2012 1:56PM