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Monument record TR 06 SE 29 - Medieval sea Defence, loacated in land adjoining Faversham Road/ Ladysmith Grove, Seasalter Cross
Summary
Medieval sea defence to prevent inundation from Seasalter level, sherds of medieval pottery were also found.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0901 6468 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR06SE |
| Civil Parish | WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 1996 Canterbury Archaeological Trust conducted an evaluation on the land adjoining Faversham Road/ Ladysmith grove. They found evidence of a medieval sea defence aligned north-east to south-west to prevent inundation from the Seasalter Levels. 40 late medieval sherds of pottery circa 1475/1550 were found at a depth of 40cm, also earlier medieval pottery was found circa 1250/1350. (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1997, Land adjoining Faversham Road/Ladysmith Grove, Seasalter Cross (Unpublished document). SKE17389.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE17389 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1997. Land adjoining Faversham Road/Ladysmith Grove, Seasalter Cross.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation of land adjoining Faversham Road/Ladysmith Grove, Seasalter Cross (Ref: 735) (EKE11668)
Record last edited
Apr 2 2012 12:52PM