Monument record TR 16 NE 90 - Area of medieval activity, Herne Bay High School, Herne Bay

Sparse medieval features were noted during excavation work ahead of the construction of an all weather pitch at Herne Bay High School. Three sections of linear and a single pit were recorded. One of the linears contained struck flint, which is presumed residual (see TR 16 NE 91). The same linear also contained animal bone. Fieldwork in the area of the High School revealed multi-phase archaeology from the prehistoric through to the Roman, see (TR 16 NE 84, 88, 89). Some of these earlier features also contained medieval pottery, although this may be a result of manuring activities [1, 2].

Six medieval (C10th-13th) pottery sherds found in 2007 during excavation work prior to construction of new tennis courts. Includes a single C11th/12th jar rim. (3)

<1> Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust, 2001, Herne Bay High School, Herne Bay, Kent. New All Weather Pitch. An Archaeological Excavation (Unpublished document). SKE12771.

<2> Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust, 2001, An archaeological assessment and updated project design for the publication of Excavations at Herne Bay High School, Herne Bay, Kent, 2001 (Unpublished document). SKE12772.

<3> Archaeological Solutions, 2008, New Tennis Courts, Herne Bay High School, Herne Bay. An archaeological excavation (Unpublished document). SKE15748.