Monument record TR 36 NE 438 - Chalk cut shaft recorded during a watching brief at Thanet Reach Business Park

Summary

During the cutting of a building stanchion, a chalk cut shaft was uncovered. Its function and date remain unknown, although it had been backfilled with modern material. It has been suggested that it is either post medieval in date, or possibly the head of a prehistoric flint mine.

Location

Grid reference TR 3724 6781 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TR36NE
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish BROADSTAIRS AND ST PETERS, THANET, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Trust for Thanet Archaeology, 2001, Watching Brief Report Westwood Parish, Millenium Way, Thanet Reach Business Park. Phase 1B2 & 3 (Unpublished document). SKE12722.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Trust for Thanet Archaeology. 2001. Watching Brief Report Westwood Parish, Millenium Way, Thanet Reach Business Park. Phase 1B2 & 3.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief at Thanet Reach Business Park, Millenium Way (EKE9010)

Record last edited

May 31 2007 3:45PM