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Monument record TR 25 SE 32 - An Iron Age and Romano British farmstead at Kittington Farm, Nonington
Summary
An Iron Age and Romano-British farmstead. Excavations revealed fourteen ditches and six pits. One ditch related to an Iron Age circular enclosure, the others to at least three subrectangular enclosures or field boundaries. The farmsteads date from the late Iron Age to the 2nd century AD.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 270 515 (point) GCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR25SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | NONINGTON, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
TR 271516. An Iron Age and Romano British farmstead at Kittington Farm, Nonington. An excavation carried out by the Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit ahead of a pipe-line revealed fourteen ditches and six pits. One ditch seemed to relate to an Iron Age circular enclosure, the others to at least three subrectangular enclosures or field boundaries. A succession of farmsteads ranging from the late Iron Age to the second century seems to be indicated. (1)
<1> Brit 15 1984 332 (SS Frere) (OS Card Reference). SKE38315.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE38315 OS Card Reference: Brit 15 1984 332 (SS Frere). [Mapped feature: #47878 IA/Roman farm, ]
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: KITTINGTON FARM (Ref: EI 14994) (EKE3974)
Record last edited
Mar 22 2022 6:50PM