Monument record TR 26 NW 224 - Cropmark of an enclosure in Hillborough

Summary

An enclosure visible as a cropmark in aerial photos of 1961 at Sweech Hill in Hillborough.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 2082 6760 (163m by 111m)
Map sheet TR26NW
Civil Parish HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

An enclosure visible as a cropmark in aerial photos of 1961 at Sweech Hill in Hillborough. It is 42m across and consists of a single circular ditch.

Later analysis of the feature identified associated linear features around the enclosure. (1) The enclosure is likely to be the same feature as (TR 26 NW 1236), a medieval enclosure excavated in 2022. Some of the linear features may be Bronze Age/Iron Age (TR 26 NW 219) or medieval ditches and associated features.


<1> CSA Environmental, 2017, Land at Hillborough, Herne Bay, Kent Archaeological Desk Based Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE52880.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: CSA Environmental. 2017. Land at Hillborough, Herne Bay, Kent Archaeological Desk Based Assessment.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Desk-based assessment of land at Hillborough, Herne Bay, Kent, 2017 (Ref: Report No: CSA/2318/03) (EKE24657)

Record last edited

Apr 2 2025 2:40PM