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Findspot record TR 36 NE 467 - Prehistoric flints and post-medieval pottery recovered during trial trenching evaluation in 2005
Summary
A trial trenching evaluation carried out in 2005 discovered 30 fire-cracked flints and 27 struck flints together with 7 sherds of post medieval pottery. The struck flints are likely to be of Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 36917 65349 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NE |
| Civil Parish | RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A trial trenching evaluation carried out in 2005 discovered 30 fire-cracked flints and 27 struck flints together with 7 sherds of post medieval pottery. The struck flints are likely to be of Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date. 12 of the flints were found in trench 1 and 3 more in trench 19. The excavator suggests that the finds indicate only casual use of the site.(1)
<1> Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit, 2005, Housing Development 1 Nethercourt Farm Road, St Lawrence, Ramsgate, Kent for Rydon Homes LTD., Report on a programme of Archaeological Work (Evaluation Excavation) (Unpublished document). SKE13564.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE13564 Unpublished document: Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit. 2005. Housing Development 1 Nethercourt Farm Road, St Lawrence, Ramsgate, Kent for Rydon Homes LTD., Report on a programme of Archaeological Work (Evaluation Excavation).
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation at 1 Nethercourt Farm Road, St Lawrence, Ramsgate (EKE9842)
Record last edited
Oct 16 2008 11:28AM