Monument record TR 04 SW 384 - Medieval ditches and a hearth-like structure

Summary

Medieval ditches and a hearth-like structure

Location

Grid reference TR 0023 4021 (point)
Map sheet TR04SW
County KENT
District ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish KINGSNORTH, ASHFORD, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Excavation by Archaeology South-East in 2008 at Kingsnorth Road, which found the continuation of the Westhawk Farm site.

Medieval activity comprises of ditches, which largely follow the alignment of the Roman ditches, suggesting (the larger ones at least) had not fully silted up and were still visible in the landscape. One gully ends in a rectangular pit, the use of which is uncertain; burning in situ suggests a fire or hearth though there is no evidence for industrial working or use as a pottery kiln. A large homogenous spread covers all earlier features (except modern features). Its purpose is unclear and appears not to be a deliberate dump but rather reflects alluvial deposition sometime in the later medieval period. (1)


<1> Archaeology South-East, 2009, Archaeological Investigation of Land at Missenden, Kingsnorth Road, Ashford: Post-Excavation Assessment and Project Design for Publication (Unpublished document). SKE16453.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2009. Archaeological Investigation of Land at Missenden, Kingsnorth Road, Ashford: Post-Excavation Assessment and Project Design for Publication.

Finds (5)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Excavation at Kingsnorth Road, Ashford (EKE10721)

Record last edited

Feb 8 2011 2:11PM