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Monument record TQ 75 NW 377 - Early Iron Age ditch and bank
Summary
Early Iron Age ditch and bank
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7476 5831 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BOXLEY, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Resistivity survey and subsequent excavation undertaken by Maidstone Area Archaeological Group at the Museum of Kent Rural Life in 1987 found a length of Early Iron Age ditch and bank. The ditch was 1m deep with an adjacent bank 1.3m high. An antler pick was found near the base of the ditch, dating to 795-655BC. A small hearth had been constructed in top of the ditch fills. (1)
<1> Maidstone Area Archaeological Group, 2010, Report on excavations at the Museum of Kent Rural Life, Lock Lane, Maidstone, Kent. 1986-1987 (Unpublished document). SKE17123.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE17123 Unpublished document: Maidstone Area Archaeological Group. 2010. Report on excavations at the Museum of Kent Rural Life, Lock Lane, Maidstone, Kent. 1986-1987.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Geophysical survey at the Museum for Kent Rural Life, Maidstone (EKE11394)
Record last edited
Dec 21 2011 11:20AM