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Monument record TR 15 NW 660 - Possible prehistoric pits, Canterbury High School, Knight Avenue
Summary
Two shallow pits probable prehistoric date. Occasional finds of charcoal, flint, burnt flint, and flakes of burnt tempered flint pottery. No evidence for extenisve archaeological remains.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 13688 57746 (1m by 0m) From rectified plan |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR15NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Trench 1, disturbed mottle silty Head Brickearth, occasional burnt flint and flakes of flint tempered pottery. Above disturbed natural thick deposit of thick concrete brick rubble used as make up during building of present school.
Trench 2, natural mid yellow Head Brickearth. Layer of mottled silty Head Brickearth, layer of brown silty clay above.
Trench 4, two pits cut into the natural Head Brickearth.(1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological trust, 2004, An Archaeological Evaluation At Canterbury High school, Knight's Avenue, Canterbury (Unpublished document). SKE13133.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE13133 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological trust. 2004. An Archaeological Evaluation At Canterbury High school, Knight's Avenue, Canterbury.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation at Canterbury High school, Knight's Avenue, Canterbury, 2004 (Ref: CHS EV 04) (EKE9422)
Record last edited
Oct 30 2020 3:39PM