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Monument record TR 36 SW 133 - A gully, possibly prehistoric, located at Castle Farm, Richborough
Summary
One possible prehistoric gully located. Three pieces of prehistoric flintwork found. Two small fragments of Roman tile recovered.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 31801 60410 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SANDWICH, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two evaluation trenches cut across the footprint of a proposed new agricultural building revealed a single archaeological feature in the form of a shallow gully, perhaps of prehistoric date. Three pieces of prehistoric flintwork were recovered. One was found in the lower subsoil, the other two were found in the gully infill.
There was no clear evidence for Roman habitation on the site. Two small fragments of Roman tile were recovered from the subsoil (1).
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2008, Report on Evaluation Trenching at Castle Farm, Richborough, June, 2008 (Unpublished document). SKE13688.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE13688 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2008. Report on Evaluation Trenching at Castle Farm, Richborough, June, 2008.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation Trenching at Castle Farm, Richborough, June, 2008 (Ref: CAFR-EV-08) (EKE9952)
Record last edited
Dec 19 2008 12:11PM