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Monument record TR 26 NE 135 - Probable Roman grave, Gore End Bay, Birchington
Summary
A cut in the chalk near the sea front at Birchington was identified as the possible remains of a grave. Pottery sherds were removed from the fill of this feature, and dated to the Roman period (possibly a repeat of TR 26 NE 122).
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2881 6986 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR26NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
TR 28816986. Roman grave. Downcutting in chalk with pot sherds in infill. From the shape possibly a longitudinally sectioned grave. (1) no further information available.
<1> Isle of Thanet Arch Unit Sites and Mons Archive 1988 Rec no 226 (OS Card Reference). SKE44606.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE44606 OS Card Reference: Isle of Thanet Arch Unit Sites and Mons Archive 1988 Rec no 226. [Mapped feature: #50123 grave, ]
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 21 2025 2:39PM