Monument record TR 36 SW 455 - Probable late medieval well near Weatherlees Farm

Summary

A small, circular feature found during the East Kent Access Route excavations was interpreted as a possible late medieval well.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 3328 6312 (1m by 1m)
Map sheet TR36SW
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish MINSTER, THANET, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A small circular feature towards the northern end of Zone 5 had near vertical sides and was hand excavated to a depth of 1.4m and augered to 5m, though it was not clear if the base had been reached. It contained late medieval pottery (15th – 16th century) and a deliberate dump of oyster shell had been made in the top of the pit. This feature was probably a well, perhaps associated with a precursor to Ebbsfleet Farm. (information summarised from source) (1-2)


<1> Oxford Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture, 2011, East Kent Access (Phase II), Thanet, Kent: Post-Excavation Assessment Volume 1 (Unpublished document). SKE29279.

<2> Andrews et al, 2015, Digging The Gateway: Archaeological Landscapes of South Thanet. The Archaeology of East Kent Access (Phase III) Vol 1: The sites (Monograph). SKE55517.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Oxford Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture. 2011. East Kent Access (Phase II), Thanet, Kent: Post-Excavation Assessment Volume 1.
  • <2> Monograph: Andrews et al. 2015. Digging The Gateway: Archaeological Landscapes of South Thanet. The Archaeology of East Kent Access (Phase III) Vol 1: The sites.

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) - Zones 4 and 5 (EKE22401)
  • Event Boundary: Excavations along the route of the East Kent Access route (A256) 2009-2011 (EKE13407)

Record last edited

Dec 4 2023 12:25PM