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Monument record TQ 96 SW 318 - Modern post hole on land at Hempstead Farm, Hempstead Lane Tonge, Sittingbourne
Summary
Post hole found on land at Hempstead Farm, Hempstead Lane, Tonge, Sittingbourne. During an evaluation on the land in advance of agricultural development, Canterbury Archaeology Trust were commissioned by G. H Dean and Co Ltd to excavated two trial trenches between 18/06/2014 and 20/06/2014. Post hole is most likely modern.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9356 6312 (1m by 0m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ96SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | TONGE, SWALE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Post hole found on land at Hempstead Farm, Hempstead Lane, Tonge, Sittingbourne. During an evaluation on the land in advance of agricultural development, Canterbury Archaeology Trust were commissioned by G. H Dean and Co Ltd to excavated two trial trenches between 18/06/2014 and 20/06/2014.
The post hole was circular, measuring 0.15m diameter, was observed cutting the natural at the south east end of trench 2. It was filled with silty clay with modern inclusions and almost certainly was cut from higher up and relates to modern activity. (1)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust LTD, 2014, Land at Hempstead Farm, Hempstead Lane, Tonge, Sittingbourne, Kent: Evaluation Report (Unpublished document). SKE30280.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE30280 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust LTD. 2014. Land at Hempstead Farm, Hempstead Lane, Tonge, Sittingbourne, Kent: Evaluation Report.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Land at Hempstead Farm, Hempstead Lane, Tonge, Sittingbourne, Kent: Evaluation Report (Ref: HFB-EV-14) (EKE13650)
Record last edited
Dec 12 2014 12:29PM