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Monument record TR 26 NE 86 - Neolithic pit, Monkton
Summary
A pit containing Neolithic pottery was found during the construction of a gas pipeline to the north of Hoo, in 1984. The pit was found to contain shells, traces of charcoal, waste flakes, animal bone and pot sherds dating to the late Neolithic.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2963 6560 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR26NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Perkins, D. R. J., 1986, The Monkton Gas Pipeline: Phases III & IV 1983 - 84, Arch Cant 102 1985 45 55 57-8 illus (DRJ Perkins) (Article in serial). SKE11881.
<2> Trust for Thanet Archaeology, 1987, Isle of Thanet Archaeological Unit Sites and Monuments Archive, 238 (Collection). SKE11846.
<3> Trust for Thanet Archaeology, 1991, Proposed Improvements to The A253 Between Monkton & Ramsgate: The Archaeological Implications (Unpublished document). SKE11867.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE11881 Article in serial: Perkins, D. R. J.. 1986. The Monkton Gas Pipeline: Phases III & IV 1983 - 84. CII Pages 43 - 69. Arch Cant 102 1985 45 55 57-8 illus (DRJ Perkins).
- <2>XY SKE11846 Collection: Trust for Thanet Archaeology. 1987. Isle of Thanet Archaeological Unit Sites and Monuments Archive. 238. [Mapped feature: #49606 pit, ]
- <3> SKE11867 Unpublished document: Trust for Thanet Archaeology. 1991. Proposed Improvements to The A253 Between Monkton & Ramsgate: The Archaeological Implications.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Monkton Gas Pipeline: Phases III - IV (Ref: EI 15302) (EKE4199)
Record last edited
Jan 9 2023 5:19PM