It should not be assumed that this site is publicly accessible and it may be on private property. Do not trespass.
Monument record TQ 56 SW 30 - Late Iron Age Settlement
Summary
Late Iron Age farmstead excavated between 1966 and 1969 by the Crayford Manor House Archaeological Group. Excavation revealed a circular hut and a complex of many post holes and shallow pits surrounded by a curving gully. Various finds were recovered along with two infant burials.
Location
Grid reference | TQ 5235 6498 (point) FCE |
---|---|
Map sheet | TQ56SW |
County | KENT |
Civil Parish | EYNSFORD, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (7)
- SETTLEMENT (Abandoned, Late Iron Age to Roman - 100 BC? to 100 AD?)
- STORAGE PIT (Late Iron Age to Roman - 100 BC? to 100 AD?)
- HUT CIRCLE (Late Iron Age to Roman - 100 BC? to 100 AD?)
- GULLY (Late Iron Age to Roman - 100 BC? to 100 AD?)
- PIT (Late Iron Age to Roman - 100 BC? to 100 AD?)
- CORN DRYING OVEN (Late Iron Age to Roman - 100 BC? to 100 AD?)
- INHUMATION (Late Iron Age to Roman - 100 BC? to 100 AD?)
Full Description
<1> Various, 1967, Reports 1966: Reports From Local Secretaries & Groups, Arch Cant 81 1966 59-60 (GW Meates) (Article in serial). SKE11897.
<2> Various, 1968, Report 1967, Reports from Local Secretaries and Groups, Arch Cant 82 1967 56 (GK Horner) (Article in serial). SKE11899.
<3> Various, 1970, Investigations and Excavations During the Year 1969, Arch Cant 84 1969 241 (GK Horner) (Article in serial). SKE11900.
<4> Field report for monument TQ 56 NW 46 - November, 1969 (Bibliographic reference). SKE2936.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SKE11897 Article in serial: Various. 1967. Reports 1966: Reports From Local Secretaries & Groups. Vol LXXXl pages li - lxvi. Arch Cant 81 1966 59-60 (GW Meates). [Mapped feature: #55178 settlement, ]
- <2> SKE11899 Article in serial: Various. 1968. Report 1967, Reports from Local Secretaries and Groups. Vol LXXXII pages xlix - lx. Arch Cant 82 1967 56 (GK Horner).
- <3> SKE11900 Article in serial: Various. 1970. Investigations and Excavations During the Year 1969. Vol LXXIV. Arch Cant 84 1969 241 (GK Horner).
- <4> SKE2936 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 56 NW 46 - November, 1969.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: LULLINGSTONE PARK,SITE II (Ref: EI 14756) (EKE3807)
Record last edited
Apr 19 2021 12:09PM