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Findspot record TR 36 NW 469 - Early Iron Age to Roman pottery, Manston Airport
Summary
Colluvial deposits were found with a surface scatter of pottery dating from the Early Iron Age to the first to second centuries of the Roman period. A single prehistoric blade flake was also found.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3387 6624 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 2000 the Trust for Thanet Archaeology carried out an evaluation at Manston Airport. In Area 2 on the passenger side of the airport an open area exploration located colluvial deposits were found with a surface scatter of pottery dating from the Early Iron Age to the first to second centuries of the Roman period. A single prehistoric blade flake was also found. (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Manston, Thanet, Kent: Archaeological Evaluations and Investigations of Passenger and Cargo side Taxiways and Aprons (Unpublished document).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 SKE17436 Unpublished document: Trust for Thanet Archaeology. 2001.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 (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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 24 2012 10:14AM