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Monument record TR 14 SW 144 - Possible later Prehistoric charcoal pits, West Wood
Summary
Five possible later prehistoric charcoal pits, West Wood. In 1994 an evaluation was undertaken by Canterbury Archaeological Trust at the proposed site of Oasis Holiday Village, West Wood, Lyminge.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1381 4293 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR14SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LYMINGE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 1994 an evaluation was undertaken by Canterbury Archaeological Trust at the proposed site of Oasis Holiday Village, West Wood, Lyminge. Five charcoal pits were found, and thought to be prehistoric due to parallels of the same kind of feature elsewhere in the country. There were five of them discovered during the evaluation and all about 1m in diameter. The purpose of the pits are thought to be for fire due to substantial amounts of charcoal, though not hot fires for purposes like pottery firing. (1)
<1> SGS Environment, 1994, Rank Holidays & Hotels Developments Ltd, West Wood, Lyminge, Kent: Aarchaeological Assessment (Stage 2) (Unpublished document). SKE17247.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE17247 Unpublished document: SGS Environment. 1994. Rank Holidays & Hotels Developments Ltd, West Wood, Lyminge, Kent: Aarchaeological Assessment (Stage 2).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation for the Oasis Holiday Village, West Wood (EKE11514)
Record last edited
Dec 13 2016 10:42AM