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Monument record TR 36 NE 167 - Cropmark of barrow, near North Foreland Lighthouse, Broadstairs and St. Peters
Summary
Cropmark of barrow with two concentric ditches and a central feature. Possibly a resused henge. Identified from aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 395 693 (30m by 29m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BROADSTAIRS AND ST PETERS, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
TR 397694. Cropmark shows (multi-phase?) barrow with two concentric ditches and central feature. Resused henge? (see also TR 36 NE 168) (1)
Two concentric ring ditches forming part of a round barrow of Bronze Age date were visible as cropmarks in NMR 3120/1041 06-AUG-1986. This feature was mapped as part of the Historic England Isle of Thanet project in 2024. (2)
<1> Isle of Thanet Arch Unit Sites and Mons Archive 1988 Rec no 64 (OS Card Reference). SKE44674.
<2> Historic England Archive, 1920-2024, Historic England Archive Specialist oblique aerial photographs, NMR 3120/1041 06-AUG-1986 (Archive). SKE57106.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Historic England Thanet Landscape - Aerial Investigation Mapping (EKE23827)
Record last edited
Jan 20 2025 3:24PM