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Monument record TR 36 SW 223 - Medieval ditch, King George's Field, Minster
Summary
A medieval ditch, probably a field boundary, was discovered during an archaeological evaluation on land off Molineaux Road, Minster. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3066 6434 (1m by 1m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 2003 the Trust for Thanet Archaeology carried out an evaluation at King George's Field, Minster. A medieval ditch was found in Trench 5 of the evaluation, it and was steep sided and flat bottomed and probably a field boundary. This ditch contained pottery, oyster shell, charcoal and a fragment of spindle whorl or loomweight made of chalk. (1)
<1> Trust for Thanet Archaeology, 2003, Minster Wheels Park, Minster Recreation Ground, King George's Field, Molineaux Road, Minster, Thanet, Kent: Archaeological Evaluation (Unpublished document). SKE17472.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE17472 Unpublished document: Trust for Thanet Archaeology. 2003. Minster Wheels Park, Minster Recreation Ground, King George's Field, Molineaux Road, Minster, Thanet, Kent: Archaeological Evaluation. [Mapped feature: #126630 medieval ditch, ]
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event Boundary: Evaluation at Minster Wheels Park, Minster Recreation Ground, King George's Field, Molineaux Road, Minster (EKE11854)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation at Minster Wheels Park, Minster Recreation Ground, King George's Field, Molineaux Road, Minster - Trench 5 (EKE23356)
Record last edited
Jul 12 2024 1:53PM