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Monument record TR 36 NE 507 - Prehistoric curvilinear enclosure, south of Margate
Summary
A curvilinear enclosure, visible as a cropmark in the 2009 Google Earth image, to the south of Margate. It was partially excavated in 2004 as part of evaluation trenching on land adjacent to Salmestone Grange.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3547 6933 (14m by 21m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NE |
| Civil Parish | MARGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A curvilinear enclosure, visible as a cropmark in the 2009 Google Earth image, to the south of Margate. Irregular enclosure(s) covering an area of c.25m square. (1)
It was partially excavated in 2004 as part of evaluation trenching on land adjacent to Salmestone Grange. Evidence of prehistoric activity in the form of worked flints was also recovered, including flakes, blades, retouched flakes, and a multi-platform flake core. (2)
<1> Google Earth (Graphic material). SWX15704.
<2> Oxford Archaeology, 2005, Land adjacent to Salmestone Grange, Nash Road, Margate, Kent: Archaeological Evaluation Report (Unpublished document). SKE51994.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (5)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological Evaluation on land adjacent to Salmestone Grange, Nash Road, Margate, Kent (Ref: 2420/MASG 04) (EKE17637)
Record last edited
Jan 30 2019 11:37AM