Monument record TQ 96 SE 115 - Medieval ditches, probably part of a field system, London Road, Teynham

Summary

In 2012 an archaeological evaluation was carried out at 67 London Road, Teynham. A number of medieval ditches were discovered that have been interpreted as being part of a field system as well as a pit that may suggest nearby occupation.

Location

Grid reference TQ 9533 6244 (point) From rectified plan
Map sheet TQ96SE
County KENT
District SWALE, KENT
Civil Parish TEYNHAM, SWALE, KENT

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

In 2012 an archaeological evaluation was carried out at 67 London Road, Teynham. Three trenches were excavated and then a watching brief carried out on the construction works. A number of medieval ditches were discovered that have been interpreted as being part of a field system and a pit that may suggest nearby medieval occupation. Three middle neolithic to early bronze age flints were also found together with 16 sherds of pottery dating from the late 12th to early 13th century as well as one piece of tile that probably come from the same period.(1, 2)


<1> Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company, 2013, Archaeological Evaluation and Assessment of Land adjacent to 67 London Road, Teynham, near Sittingbourne, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE18298.

<2> Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company, 2014, Archaeological Monitoring of Land adjacent to 67 London Road, Teynham, near Sittingbourne, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE29417.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company. 2013. Archaeological Evaluation and Assessment of Land adjacent to 67 London Road, Teynham, near Sittingbourne, Kent.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Swale and Thames Archaeological Survey Company. 2014. Archaeological Monitoring of Land adjacent to 67 London Road, Teynham, near Sittingbourne, Kent.

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Intrusive Event: Archaeological monitoring (watching brief) of land adjacent to 67 London Road, Teynham (2013) (EKE13391)
  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation of land adjacent to 67 London Road, Teynham (Ref: 67L-EV-12) (EKE12796)

Record last edited

Jun 26 2015 1:25PM