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Monument record TR 36 NW 467 - Roman pit, Manston Airport
Summary
A Roman pit with a hearth in the base.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3265 6590 (3m by 3m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 2000 the Trust for Thanet Archaeology carried out an evaluation at Manston Airport. In Area 1 on the cargo side of the airport an open area exploration located a Roman pit with a hearth in the base. Roman pottery was found within the fill, along with mussel and oyster shells and a leaf shaped arrowhead of Neolithic date. (1)
<1> Trust for Thanet Archaeology, 2001, London Manston Airport, Manston, Thanet, Kent: Archaeological Evaluations and Investigations of Passenger and Cargo side Taxiways and Aprons (Unpublished document). SKE17436.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE17436 Unpublished document: Trust for Thanet Archaeology. 2001. London Manston Airport, Manston, Thanet, Kent: Archaeological Evaluations and Investigations of Passenger and Cargo side Taxiways and Aprons.
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation of passenger and cargo side taxiways and aprons, Manston Airport (EKE11793)
Record last edited
Apr 23 2024 11:01AM