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Monument record TR 16 NE 7 - Late Bronze Age - Saxon midden found 1923, Dence Park, Herne Bay
Summary
Pottery described as ranging in date from the Bronze Age through to the Saxon period was found during excavations for sewers in the Dence Park in 1923. The potsherds were said to have come from a midden deposit located on the highest part of the Downs. The "midden" was 2 to 3 feet in height and oval in shape, orientated northeast-southwest.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1879 6809 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR16NE |
| Civil Parish | HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
<1> Display cards sketch plan Herne Bay Mus (OS Card Reference). SKE39746.
<2> Inf Mr HE Gough Curator Herne Bay Mus (OS Card Reference). SKE44347.
<3> F1 ASP 29.11.63 (OS Card Reference). SKE42341.
<4> Field report for monument TR 16 NE 7 - November, 1963 (Bibliographic reference). SKE5515.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SKE39746 OS Card Reference: Display cards sketch plan Herne Bay Mus. [Mapped feature: #44115 Midden, ]
- <2> SKE44347 OS Card Reference: Inf Mr HE Gough Curator Herne Bay Mus.
- <3> SKE42341 OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 29.11.63.
- <4> SKE5515 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TR 16 NE 7 - November, 1963.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 2 2024 11:32AM