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Monument record TR 36 NW 189 - Female inhumation burial, Canterbury Road West (A253), Minster
Summary
A grave was found during the construction of a gas pipeline in 1984. This feature was orientated on an east west alignment and was found at a depth of 0.3m. It was cut into brickearth, and the floor was a natural chalk surface. Much of the skeleton was destroyed by the cutting of the pipeline. Analysis of the remaining bones indicated a female aged 25-35 years old.
The grave lies on the upper slope of a south facing ridge, aprox. OD 40m
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3412 6521 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
[TR 34126522 sited from plan] A grave was found during the construction of the Monkton gas pipeline in 1984. It was found at a depth of 0.30m and was orientated east-west, head west. The grave was in brickearth, with the floor of the grave consisting of the natural chalk surface. It was sectioned longitudinally by the pipe trench, and much of the skelton destroyed. Remains of a female aged 25-35 years. (1)
<1> Perkins, D. R. J., 1986, The Monkton Gas Pipeline: Phases III & IV 1983 - 84, Arch Cant 102 1985 44 56 61 (DRJ Perkins) (Article in serial). SKE11881.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY 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 56 61 (DRJ Perkins). [Mapped feature: #64974 burial, ]
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Monkton Gas Pipeline: Phases III - IV (Ref: EI 15302) (EKE4199)
Record last edited
Jul 22 2023 3:27PM