Monument record TQ 76 SW 47 - Bronze Age barrow with inhumation and cremation, near Wouldham

Summary

Previous finds of Roman pottery and coins (see TR 76 SW 48) led to excavations in 1982 on the north Downs near Wouldham. A pennannular ditch with central cremation burial were found. The burial consisted of a Wessex biconical cremation urn containing ash. Such urns are typically more common in the Low Countries and may be seen as an indication of cross-Channel traffic at this period. It has since been dated to c.1300BC. The cremation pit was surrounded by four post holes indicating a small shelter/structure once covered it. An inhumation burial containing a male skeleton was found to the east of the cremation. Only one flaked flint was found in the grave.

Location

Grid reference TQ 7245 6444 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ76SW
County KENT
District TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT
Civil Parish WOULDHAM, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT

Map

Type and Period (5)

Full Description

<1> Arch Cant 99 1983 81-97 illus (RJ Cruse and AC Harrison) (OS Card Reference). SKE36359.

<2> Surrey AS Bull 196 Nov 1984 6 (not consulted) (OS Card Reference). SKE49756.

<3> KAS NL 1 Spring 1982 1 (AC Harrison) (OS Card Reference). SKE45651.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 99 1983 81-97 illus (RJ Cruse and AC Harrison). [Mapped feature: #24567 barrow, ]
  • <2> OS Card Reference: Surrey AS Bull 196 Nov 1984 6 (not consulted).
  • <3> OS Card Reference: KAS NL 1 Spring 1982 1 (AC Harrison).

Finds (6)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: HILL ROAD, 1982 (Ref: EI 15200) (EKE4120)

Record last edited

Aug 3 2021 7:24PM