Monument record TQ 55 NW 324 - Middle Saxon rubbish pit, Tudor Crescent, Otford

Summary

During the construction of a new house in 2004 a middle Saxon pit was discovered that contained animal bone, an iron knife blade and a residual fragment of Romano-British tile. The pit is the first excavated evidence of middle Saxon occupation in Otford.

Location

Grid reference TQ 53509 59066 (point)
Map sheet TQ55NW
County KENT
Civil Parish OTFORD, SEVENOAKS, KENT
District SEVENOAKS, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Maureen Bennell, 2004, Land to the rear of 18-20 Tudor Crescent, Otford, Kent An Archaeological Watching Brief (Unpublished document). SKE13615.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Maureen Bennell. 2004. Land to the rear of 18-20 Tudor Crescent, Otford, Kent An Archaeological Watching Brief.

Finds (3)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Watching brief at land to the rear of 18-20 Tudor Crescent, Otford (Ref: TCO/04) (EKE9885)

Record last edited

Nov 11 2008 5:00AM