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Monument record TR 26 SE 27 - Medieval salt mound, Sarre
Summary
Salt mound recorded during construction of the Calcott-Ramsgate water pipeline in 1987. The mound rose about 0.4 metres above the level of the alluvial subsoil. Pottery recovered comprised 9th-12th century flint-tempered and sand-tempered Canterbury wares. No briquettage was recovered
Location
| Grid reference | TR 252 646 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR26SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHISLET, CANTERBURY, KENT |
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Full Description
TR 253646. Saltmounds. During work on the Calcott-Ramsgate water pipe line in 1987 a Red Hill site was encountered at this point . the mound rose about 0.4m above the level of the alluvial subsoil and a marked red colour change was observed. Domestic pottery consisted of flint tempered and sand tempered sherds of Canterbury wares belonging to the period 9th to 12th century. No briquettage was found. (1) TSMR site 0276. (2)
<1> Isle of Thanet Arch Unit Sites and Mons Archive 1988 Rec no 276 (OS Card Reference). SKE44635.
<2> Trust for Thanet Archaeology, Thanet Sites and Monuments Record (Index). SKE6444.
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Record last edited
Jan 27 2023 6:41PM