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Monument record TQ 97 SW 73 - Early-Medieval Fire Pit, Minster-in-Sheppey
Summary
During a watching brief on a new housing development, an oval steep-sided pit was recorded, which contained one fragment of pottery dated to the 8th century. Evidence of fairly intense burning in the pit suggested the feature was possibly used for small-scale iron working.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9498 7233 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ97SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER-ON-SEA, SWALE, KENT |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
During a watching brief on a new housing development, an oval shaped, steep-sided pit was recorded, showing signs of intense burning, with chracoal flecks and frequent small nodules of iron slag. It also contained one fragment of pottery dated to the 8th century (although it is possible that this sherd is residual). The feature was probably associated with small-scale iron working [1].
Desk based assessment [2].
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1998, Harps Avenue, Minster-In-Sheppey: Archaeological Watching Brief (Unpublished document). SWX6741.
<2> CgMs Consulting, Archaeological Desk Based Assessment of Land at Scocles Road Minster Isle of Sheppey (Unpublished document). SKE12424.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Watching brief at Harps Avenue, Minster-in-Sheppy (EKE8460)
Record last edited
Aug 9 2005 3:20AM