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Monument record TQ 94 NW 53 - Late Iron Age/early Romano-British enclosure and field system, Brett's Gravel Pit, Charing
Summary
A late Iron Age/early Romano-British farmstead, with central ditched enclosure and evidence of granary structures was found during archaeological investigations by the Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit (KARU) in advance of gravel extraction works. Associated with the settlement was a field system, a possible droveway and a cremation cemetery.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9355 4908 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ94NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHARING, ASHFORD, KENT |
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Type and Period (10)
- ENCLOSED SETTLEMENT (Abandoned, Late Iron Age to Roman - 50 BC? to 100 AD?)
- FARMSTEAD (Abandoned, Late Iron Age to Roman - 50 BC? to 100 AD?)
- FIELD SYSTEM (Abandoned, Late Iron Age to Roman - 50 BC? to 100 AD?)
- DROVE ROAD? (Abandoned, Late Iron Age to Roman - 50 BC? to 100 AD?)
- PIT (Late Iron Age to Roman - 50 BC? to 100 AD?)
- POST HOLE (Built, Late Iron Age to Roman - 50 BC? to 100 AD?)
- GRANARY? (Late Iron Age to Roman - 50 BC? to 100 AD?)
- HEARTH (Late Iron Age to Roman - 50 BC? to 100 AD?)
- DITCH (Late Iron Age to Roman - 50 BC? to 100 AD?)
- CREMATION CEMETERY (Late Iron Age to Roman - 1 AD? to 99 AD?)
Full Description
<1> Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit, 1990, Charing, Near Ashford: Excavation of Iron Age and Romano-British Farmstead Sites at Bretts Sandpit, 1989 (Unpublished document). SKE12200.
<2> Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit, 1992, Excavations at Brett's Sand Pit Charing 1992 draft report (Unpublished document). SKE6782.
<3> Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit, 1997, Charing 1995: Excavations at Bretts Sand Pit III. Draft Assessment Report (Unpublished document). SKE12201.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE12200 Unpublished document: Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit. 1990. Charing, Near Ashford: Excavation of Iron Age and Romano-British Farmstead Sites at Bretts Sandpit, 1989.
- <2> SKE6782 Unpublished document: Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit. 1992. Excavations at Brett's Sand Pit Charing 1992 draft report.
- <3> SKE12201 Unpublished document: Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit. 1997. Charing 1995: Excavations at Bretts Sand Pit III. Draft Assessment Report.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (5)
- Intrusive Event: Brett's Charing Sand Pit watching brief, 1999 (Ref: 806) (EKE5402)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation at Brett Sand Pits, Charing (EKE4661)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Brett's Sand Pit, Charing - 1995 (EKE8511)
- Intrusive Event: Excavations at Brett's Sand Pit, Charing 1992 (Ref: 1992/81) (EKE5003)
- Intrusive Event: Watching brief at Brett's Sand Pit, Charing - 1995 (EKE8512)
Record last edited
Oct 22 2024 10:29AM