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Monument record TR 36 SW 361 - Oval Enclosure of possible Early Bronze Age date, north of Great Cliffsend Farm. East Kent Access Route excavations 2009-2011, zone 9
Summary
Part of an early Bronze Age, apparently oval shaped enclosure was found during excavations associated with the construction of the east Kent Access route (Zone 10). The enclosure ditch was up to 25m across and continued to the east within the area of preservation in situ. The function and date of the feature is not clear, an Early Bronze Age date is suggested but not confirmed. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3383 6443 (17m by 26m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
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Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture, 2011, East Kent Access (Phase II), Thanet, Kent: Post-Excavation Assessment Volume 1 (Unpublished document).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XY SKE29279 Unpublished document: Oxford Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture. 2011.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: #112430 Oval enclosure, ]
Finds (0)
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 10 and 10a (EKE22406)
- Event Boundary: Excavations along the route of the East Kent Access route (A256) 2009-2011 (EKE13407)
Record last edited
Sep 14 2023 8:05PM