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Monument record TR 36 NW 482 - Neolithic pit and pottery, Tothill Street, Minster
Summary
During an archaeological evaluation and top soil strip carried out at a site off Tothill Street, Minster, Thanet a group of archaeological features and finds were revealed. The earliest evidence for activity on the site comes from the presence of pottery sherds provisionally identified as being Neolithic in date. A large refuse pit was also assigned to this phase. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3122 6560 (4m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 2004 Canterbury Archaeological Trust carried out an evaluation and topsoil strip of a site off Tothill Street in Minster, Thanet. A large Neolithic pit was found on the site, this measured c4m in diameter. Sherds of Neolithic pottery were also found scattered across the southern part of the site. An undated pit, filled with a large number of mussel shells, may also be of Neolithic date. (information summarised from source) (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2004, DRAFT Interim report on the results of an Archaeological strip and map evaluation on land at Tothill Street, Minster, Kent: Field Report (Unpublished document). SKE17650.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE17650 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2004. DRAFT Interim report on the results of an Archaeological strip and map evaluation on land at Tothill Street, Minster, Kent: Field Report.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event Boundary: Evaluation on land at Tothill Street, Minster (EKE12042)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation on land at Tothill Street, Minster - Topsoil Strip (EKE23120)
Record last edited
May 13 2024 3:31PM