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Monument record TR 25 NW 22 - Neolithic occupation site, Wingham
Summary
A Neolithic occupation site was discovered in 1955 during sewer operations at Wingham. The work revealed a pit containing Neolithic pottery fragments, flints, animal bones, an antler comb, a bone point or awl, part of a saddle quern and rubber.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2414 5773 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR25NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WINGHAM, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
[TR 2415 5773 - sited from plan, point "D"] A Neolithic occupation was discovered in 1955 during sewer operations at Wingham when a pit containing Neolithic pottery fragments, flints, animal bones, an antler comb, a bone point or awl and part of a saddle quern and rubberwere found. (1) Find-spot surveyed, 7.7.64. [See illustration card]. (2) Additional reference. [See Illustration cards]. (3) (3)
<1> Arch Cant 74 1960 58-72 plan illust (E Greenfield et al) (OS Card Reference). SKE35581.
<3> F1. ASP 7.7.64 (OS Card Reference). SKE43049.
<3> PPS 30 1964 377 (NH Field CL Matthews and IF Smith) (OS Card Reference). SKE48591.
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (7)
- POTTERY ASSEMBLAGE (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- AWL (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- COMB (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- SADDLE QUERN (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Related Thematic Articles (1)
Record last edited
Mar 17 2022 4:03PM