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Monument record TQ 56 SW 27 - Neolithic settlement, Romano-British finds and Bronze Age cinerary urn
Summary
Excavations have uncovered evidence for Neolithic settlement in this area consisting of charcoal, bone, pottery and flint implements in a layer of buried soil; a massive pile of flints were also partially excavated. A middle Bronze Age cinerary urn covering a cremation in a pit was also found. Other finds included a blue-glass bead of possible Roman date and some Iron Age pottery. C14 dates for the site are bp. 4230+/- 80 and bp. 2280+/- 80.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5354 6005 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ56SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | OTFORD, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> KAR 25 1971 143 (B Philp) (OS Card Reference). SKE45276.
<2> KAR 27 1972 199 (Cliff Ward) (OS Card Reference). SKE45282.
<3> Arch cant 87 1972 242 (PE Leach) (OS Card Reference). SKE35917.
<4> Dr IH Longworth, Brit Mus (OS Card Reference). SKE41507.
<5> Arch Cant 91 1975 185-187 and fig 4 (JA Pyke and CP Ward) (OS Card Reference). SKE36036.
<6> Arch Cant 92 1976 254 (PE Leach) (OS Card Reference). SKE36106.
<7> Arch Cant 93 1977 225 (PE Leach) (OS Card Reference). SKE36155.
<8> Arch Cant 96 1980 321-339 (JA Pyke) (OS Card Reference). SKE36245.
<9> Arch Cant 97 1981 295-6 (JA Pyke) (OS Card Reference). SKE36289.
Sources/Archives (9)
- <1> SKE45276 OS Card Reference: KAR 25 1971 143 (B Philp).
- <2> SKE45282 OS Card Reference: KAR 27 1972 199 (Cliff Ward).
- <3>XY SKE35917 OS Card Reference: Arch cant 87 1972 242 (PE Leach). [Mapped feature: #54954 settlement, ]
- <4> SKE41507 OS Card Reference: Dr IH Longworth, Brit Mus.
- <5> SKE36036 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 91 1975 185-187 and fig 4 (JA Pyke and CP Ward).
- <6> SKE36106 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 92 1976 254 (PE Leach).
- <7> SKE36155 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 93 1977 225 (PE Leach).
- <8> SKE36245 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 96 1980 321-339 (JA Pyke).
- <9> SKE36289 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 97 1981 295-6 (JA Pyke).
Finds (5)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Intrusive Event: 46 GREENHILL ROAD (Ref: EI 36228) (EKE4501)
- Intrusive Event: 46 GREENHILL ROAD (Ref: EI 36230) (EKE4503)
- Intrusive Event: 46-48 GREENHILL ROAD (Ref: EI 36229) (EKE4502)
Record last edited
Apr 28 2021 4:57PM