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Monument record TR 36 NW 1159 - Anglo-Saxon trackway discovered during the East Kent Access Route excavations (2009-2011)
Summary
During the East Kent Access Route excavations (2009-2011) in zone 20 (east) , an Anglo-Saxon trackway was discovered. This was a continuation of the trackway noted to the east in zone 19 which, after two hollow ways merged, changed direction to head west (TR 36 NW 1145).
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3305 6544 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, THANET, KENT |
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Full Description
During the East Kent Access Route excavations (2009-2011) in zone 20 (east) , an Anglo-Saxon trackway was discovered. The trackway ran broadly east-west but then swung slightly to the south-west, perhaps in the direction of Minster. This was a continuation of the trackway noted to the east in zone 19 which, after two hollow ways merged, changed direction to head west (TR 36 NW 1145). (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Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture, 2011, East Kent Access (Phase II), Thanet, Kent: Post-Excavation Assessment Volume 1 (Unpublished document).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 SKE29279 Unpublished document: Oxford Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture. 2011.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.
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Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Excavations along the route of the East Kent Access route (A256) - Zone 20 and 20A (EKE22416)
- Event Boundary: Excavations along the route of the East Kent Access route (A256) 2009-2011 (EKE13407)
Record last edited
Apr 22 2024 2:35PM