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Monument record TR 36 NW 185 - Iron Age occupation site, Minster
Summary
Evidence for an Iron Age settlement was discovered during the construction of a gas pipeline in 1984. Found within the occupation area was a quantity of burnt flint, shells, bones, and Iron Age pottery sherds. A number of shallow pits were also revealed, as well as a truncated V-shaped ditch running on a north south alignment. No finds were recovered from the fill of this feature. The site is seen as evidence of a heavy and continuous settlement.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3317 6546 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> Perkins, D. R. J., 1986, The Monkton Gas Pipeline: Phases III & IV 1983 - 84, Arch Cant 102 1985 44 51-3 57 59 63 (DRJ Perkins) (Article in serial). SKE11881.
<2> Trust for Thanet Archaeology, 1987, Isle of Thanet Archaeological Unit Sites and Monuments Archive, Isle of Thanet Arch Unit Sites and Mons Archive 1988 Rec no 251 (Collection). SKE11846.
<3> Clark, A. J. & Bartlett, A. D. H., 1992, Thanet, Kent: Proposed Improvements to A253 Report on Geophysical Survey (Unpublished document). SWX6777.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE11881 Article in serial: Perkins, D. R. J.. 1986. The Monkton Gas Pipeline: Phases III & IV 1983 - 84. CII Pages 43 - 69. Arch Cant 102 1985 44 51-3 57 59 63 (DRJ Perkins).
- <2>XY SKE11846 Collection: Trust for Thanet Archaeology. 1987. Isle of Thanet Archaeological Unit Sites and Monuments Archive. Isle of Thanet Arch Unit Sites and Mons Archive 1988 Rec no 251. [Mapped feature: #64931 site, ]
- <3> SWX6777 Unpublished document: Clark, A. J. & Bartlett, A. D. H.. 1992. Thanet, Kent: Proposed Improvements to A253 Report on Geophysical Survey.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Geophysical Survey for Proposed Improvements to A253, Minster and Monkton, Thanet (EKE8120)
- Intrusive Event: Monkton Gas Pipeline: Phases III - IV (Ref: EI 15302) (EKE4199)
Record last edited
Apr 22 2024 2:21PM