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Monument record TQ 55 SW 50 - Medieval linear ditch behind 63 - 65 High Street, Sevenoaks
Summary
During a trial trenching evaluation in 2004 a medieval linear ditch containing fragments of 13th century pottery was found. The ditch may have been part of a property or field boundary ditch.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 53045 54531 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ55SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | SEVENOAKS, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An archaeological evaluation was carried out in February 2004. Two trenches totalling 16 m in length were excavated. The geology was Folkestone Beds. A single medieval feature was found in the easternmost trench (trench 2). This was a ditch orientated north east - south west and approx 1 m wide and 50 cm deep. The ditch contained fragments of 13th century pottery. It may represent a property or field boundary. (1)
<1> Archaeology South-East, 2004, An Archaeological Evaluation on land at the rear of 63-65 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE13484.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE13484 Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2004. An Archaeological Evaluation on land at the rear of 63-65 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation at 63-65 High Street, Sevenoaks (Ref: Proj 1785) (EKE9778)
Record last edited
Aug 18 2008 11:32AM