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Monument record TR 26 NE 126 - Possible medieval occupation site, Monkton
Summary
The remains of a possible medieval occupation site were found near Monkton during work on a pipeline trench for a water main in 1987. An area of burnt soil extending over an area of about 20m was revealed. A pit filled with midden material, was also uncovered and amongst the finds extracted from this were sherds of Saxo-Norman dating to the 10th and early 11th centuries.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 282 654 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR26NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MONKTON, THANET, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
TR 282655. Medieval occupation site. During work on the Calcott to Manston water main in 1987, a pipe line trench revealed an area of burnt soil extending for about 20m and a pit filled with midden material, amongst which were sherds of Saxo-Norman (10th-11th century)pottery. (1)
<1> Isle of Thanet Arch Unit Sites and Mons Archive 1988 Rec no 216 (OS Card Reference). SKE44597.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE44597 OS Card Reference: Isle of Thanet Arch Unit Sites and Mons Archive 1988 Rec no 216. [Mapped feature: #50023 occupation site, ]
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: SELLING TO THANET TRUNK WATER MAIN: SITE J, WATCHING BRIEF, 1987 (Ref: EI 36128) (EKE4793)
- Intrusive Event: SELLING TO THANET TRUNK WATER MAIN: SITE K, WATCHING BRIEF, 1987 (Ref: EI 36127) (EKE4465)
Record last edited
Jan 10 2023 2:13PM