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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 |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<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, ]
Finds (0)
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