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Monument record TQ 96 NW 105 - Prehistoric features at Area III, Iwade
Summary
The evaluation report states that a number of linear ditches and other features were identified as being of likely prehistoric date. It also states that the prehistoric archaeology appeared to be far more widespread than the later medieval component of the archaeology.
In the excavation phase, the principal late prehistoric features were two ditches, located in the south eastern quarter of the site. Orientated NE-SW and NW-SE; one cuts the other at 90 degrees and both continue beyond the southern boundary of the site. One had been recut at its northern end. A small amount of prehistoric pottery was recovered from one of the ditches and it was concluded that the features were broadly contemporary in date and may represent the remnants of a late prehistoric system. A number of isolated pits and a posthole were also recorded, which were dated on the basis of their finds assemblages. Three tree hollows also contained small quantities of prehistoric finds. The report did not attempt to date these features any more closely than Late Prehistoric, with a date range of c.1500-50 BC. Prehistoric pottery sherds were also found as residual finds in later features.
The excavation did not record any Roman features to elucidate the evaluation report's findings of residual Roman pottery. NEEDS OWN RECORD.
Medieval (TQ 96 NW 106) and Post Medieval (TQ 96 NW 107) phases of activity were also recorded.
The site covered an area of 0.6ha and the perimeter of the observed archaeology is given in the grid refs below.
Location
Grid reference | TQ 9010 6786 (point) Centred on |
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Map sheet | TQ96NW |
District | SWALE, KENT |
Civil Parish | IWADE, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust, 2001, Area III, Iwade, Kent. An Archaeological Evaluation (Unpublished document). SKE12308.
<2> Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust, 2001, Area III, Iwade, Kent. An Archaeological Excavation Interim Site Narrative (Unpublished document). SKE12310.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Area III, Iwade, Kent. An Archaeological Excavation (Ref: Report No.900) (EKE8618)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation on Area III, Iwade (Ref: Report No. 820) (EKE8613)
Record last edited
May 23 2005 2:29AM