Monument record TQ 77 SW 113 - Early medieval enclosure, Lower Higham

Summary

An enclosure and ditches probably dating to the 12th century.

Location

Grid reference TQ 7219 7366 (point)
Map sheet TQ77SW
County KENT
District GRAVESHAM, KENT
Civil Parish HIGHAM, GRAVESHAM, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Area K was a portion of the Grain-Shorne pipeline to the north-east of Higham village excavated in 2008.

A possible medieval enclosure was identified. It was 35m long, at least 8m wide and had an entrance in the south-west corner. The ditches were 0.68m wide and 0.2m deep. Three undated pits within the enclosure could have been related to its use. They were 0.8m wide and 0.12m deep. A sherd of 12th century date was found. (1-2)


<1> Archaeology South-East, 2009, Archaeological investigations at Grain - Shorne pipeline, Isle of Grain, Kent: Phase 7 Post-excavation assessment and project design for publication [DRAFT] (Unpublished document). SKE15791.

<2> Archaeology South-East, 2012, Archaeological Investigations along the Isle of Grain – Shorne Pipeline Route, Hoo Peninsula, Kent: Publication Report (Unpublished document). SKE18113.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2009. Archaeological investigations at Grain - Shorne pipeline, Isle of Grain, Kent: Phase 7 Post-excavation assessment and project design for publication [DRAFT].
  • <2> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2012. Archaeological Investigations along the Isle of Grain – Shorne Pipeline Route, Hoo Peninsula, Kent: Publication Report.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Excavations along the Isle of Grain - Shorne pipeline route (Ref: IOG07) (EKE10163)

Record last edited

Jan 31 2013 11:59AM