TQ 94 NE 4 - Belgic cremation burials, Hothfield common

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Monument record TQ 94 NE 4 - Belgic cremation burials, Hothfield common

Summary

Two Belgic cremation burial groups, identified as La Tene III type cremation graves, were found at Hothfield Common near Ashford, in August and October 1942. One group consisted of two beakers and two urns, one containing a cremation. The other group consisted of two urns, one containing a cremation and a drinking cup. Much damage had been caused by the excavators and by root action. Some flint flakes and iron slag were also found on the site. It is not known where these finds are now located.

Location

Grid reference	TQ 973 456 (point) FCE
Map sheet	TQ94NE
County	KENT
District	ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish	HOTHFIELD, ASHFORD, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

CREMATION (Late Iron Age - 100 BC (between) to 42 AD (between))

Full Description

<1> Arch Cant 56 1943 pp 41-7 (Lt J.G.S Brinson) (plan and illusts) (OS Card Reference). SKE34493.

<2> F1 ASP 01-JAN-64 (OS Card Reference). SKE41867.

<3> BAR 90 1981 382 (R Whimster) (OS Card Reference). SKE37577.

<4> Field report for monument TQ 94 NE 4 - January, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4732.

Sources/Archives (4)

<1>XY SKE34493 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 56 1943 pp 41-7 (Lt J.G.S Brinson) (plan and illusts). [Mapped feature: #33230 find, ]
<2> SKE41867 OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 01-JAN-64.
<3> SKE37577 OS Card Reference: BAR 90 1981 382 (R Whimster).
<4> SKE4732 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 94 NE 4 - January, 1964.