It should not be assumed that this site is publicly accessible and it may be on private property. Do not trespass.
Monument record TR 36 SW 342 - Horseshoe-shaped neolithic (probable) and early bronze age monument, Ebbsfleet
Summary
During the East Kent Access Route excavations (2010-2011) a horseshoe-shaped ditch was discovered c. 20m across with an internal bank and a north-west facing entrance. This was interpeted as probably of neolithic date by the excavators. Within the monument was a circular 8m diameter cicrular ditch containing early bronze age pottery.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3344 6263 (27m by 26m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Oxford Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture, 2011, East Kent Access (Phase II), Thanet, Kent: Post-Excavation Assessment Volume 1 (Unpublished document). SKE29279.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE29279 Unpublished document: Oxford Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture. 2011. East Kent Access (Phase II), Thanet, Kent: Post-Excavation Assessment Volume 1. [Mapped feature: #112328 BA monument, ]
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Excavations along the route of the East Kent Access route (A256) - Zone 3 (EKE22400)
- Event Boundary: Excavations along the route of the East Kent Access route (A256) 2009-2011 (EKE13407)
Record last edited
Sep 12 2023 6:06PM