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Monument record TR 36 SW 389 - Early iron age pits discovered during the East Kent Access Route excavations (2009-2011)
Summary
During the East Kent Access Route excavations (2009-2011) a number of early iron age pits were discovered close to a possible early iron age palisade and a middle iron age trapezoidal enclosure.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3479 6463 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CLIFFSEND, THANET, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During the East Kent Access Route excavations (2009-2011) a number of early iron age pits were discovered close to a possible early iron age palisade and a middle iron age trapezoidal enclosure. The pits contained domestic material such as animal bone, pottery, fired clay and shell. Pit 125053 also contained small quantities of fuel ash slag, while 173188 contained a human cranium in its uppermost fill. (1)
<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Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture, 2011, East Kent Access (Phase II), Thanet, Kent: Post-Excavation Assessment Volume 1 (Unpublished document).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> SKE29279 Unpublished document: Oxford Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture. 2011. East Kent Access (Phase II), Thanet, Kent: Post-Excavation Assessment Volume 1.
Finds (6)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Excavations along the route of the East Kent Access route (A256) - Zone 13, 26, 27 and 28 (EKE22409)
- Event Boundary: Excavations along the route of the East Kent Access route (A256) 2009-2011 (EKE13407)
Record last edited
Oct 30 2023 2:48PM