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Monument record TR 13 NE 213 - 2 Neolithic pits, Saltwood Tunnel
Summary
2 isolated Neolithic pits, Saltwood Tunnel
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1599 3690 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SALTWOOD, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Excavations carried out between 1998-2001 at the Saltwood Tunnel and Stone Farm Bridleway sites, by Canterbury Archaeology Trust and Wessex Archaeology, as part of the CTRL works.
Early Neolithic activity is represented by two isolated pits containing pottery sherds, and worked and burnt flint. The purpose / function of these pits is unknown and may or may not indicate further activity in the vicinity.
Residual pottery sherds across the site suggest futher Early Neolithic activity. There is no evidence for Later Neolithic activity. (1)
<1> Wessex Archaeology, 2002, Saltwood Tunnel Post Excavation Assessment Report (Unpublished document). SKE16613.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE16613 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2002. Saltwood Tunnel Post Excavation Assessment Report.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Excavation at Stone Farm Bridleway, Saltwood (Ref: ARC SFB 99) (EKE10859)
Record last edited
Mar 17 2011 12:05PM