Monument record TR 26 NW 277 - Prehistoric trackways, Highstead Farm

Summary

Prehistoric trackways and associated features, of Middle Bronze Age to Late Iron Age date.

Location

Grid reference TR 2102 6694 (point)
Map sheet TR26NW
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish CHISLET, CANTERBURY, KENT

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

In 2001 Archaeology South-East carried out an excavation. Trackways or droveways were found to cross the northern part of the site. The ditches of these features, and associated other features, produced Middle Bronze Age to Late Iron Age pottery.

Other prehistoric activity in the area included a possible Bronze Age burnt mound and a number of pit/post hole group. (1)


<1> Archaeology South-East, 2002, Post-Excavation Assessment of Archaeological Investigations at Highstead Farm Quarry (Extraction Area 4, Phases 1 and 2), Chislet, Canterbury, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE18205.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2002. Post-Excavation Assessment of Archaeological Investigations at Highstead Farm Quarry (Extraction Area 4, Phases 1 and 2), Chislet, Canterbury, Kent.

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Highstead Farm Quarry, extraction area 4, phase 2 (Ref: 1582) (EKE12672)

Record last edited

Mar 18 2013 3:43PM