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Findspot record TR 06 SW 283 - Late Iron Age finds in Water Lane, Ospringe
Summary
A small scale test pit in the back garden of Orchard House, Water Lane revealed, at a depth of around 70 centimetres, a layer of flint gravels mixed in with which were sherds of Late Iron Age 'Belgic' pottery.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0028 6076 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR06SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | FAVERSHAM, SWALE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small scale pit K52 was excavated in the back garden of Orchard House, Water Lane as part of a research project being carried out in the Ospringe area by the Faversham Society Archaeological Research Group into prehistoric and early medieval human activity. Beneath a beaten earth floor, thought to be medieval in origin, was a sealed flint and gravel layer mixed in with which were a number of Late Iron Age pottery sherds. (1)
<1> Faversham Society Archaeological Research Group, 2012, Understanding Ospringe Project 2008-9 and 2011 (Unpublished document). SKE17255.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE17255 Unpublished document: Faversham Society Archaeological Research Group. 2012. Understanding Ospringe Project 2008-9 and 2011.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Understanding Ospringe project (EKE11520)
Record last edited
Feb 2 2012 3:23PM