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Monument record TQ 94 SE 210 - Roman and undated ditches, pits, and post-holes, Chilmington Green
Summary
Roman and undated ditches, pits, and post-holes were detected as geophysical anomalies near Chilmington Green and later through archaeological strip, map, and sample excavation at the site.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9759 4054 (37m by 63m) (27 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ94SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHART WITH SINGLETON, ASHFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
In 2011 Wessex Archaeology conducted a geophysical survey of the Chilmington Green development area. At Chilmington Green, linear features were detected as geophysical anomalies. (1)
Later excavation at the site revealed the presence of archaeological features including ditches, some of which dated from the Roman period. A possible urned cremation was excavated from the fill of the potential boundary ditch (TQ 94 SE 243). (2)
<1> Wessex Archaeology, 2011, Land at Chilmington Green, Ashford, Kent: Geophysical Survey Report (Unpublished document). SKE17362.
<2> CgMs, 2017, Archaeological Strip, Map and Sample Summary: Land at Chilmington Green, Phase 1, Ashford, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE52014.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Geophysical survey at Chilmington Green (Ref: 75803) (EKE11639)
Record last edited
Aug 20 2024 3:10PM