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Monument record TQ 85 SE 336 - Saxon Storage Pit, 8 Faversham Road, Lenham
Summary
In 2014 a Canterbury Archaeological Trust excavation discovered a large steep sided, round based pit dating to the Saxon period.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8990 5223 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ85SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LENHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In 2014 an excavation took place prior to construction of an aquacell.
It uncovered a clay-lined pit dating to the Saxon period which was interpreted as a possible storage pit based on the finds recovered from it. (1)
This feature was first uncovered and recorded in an archaeological evaluation by Canterbury Archaeological Trust by means of 3 trial trenches (smaller than the eventual excavation trenches) in 2014. (2)
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2014, Interim Report: No 8 Faversham Road, Lenham, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE31233.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2014, Evaluation Report: No 8 Faversham Road, Lenham, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE31133.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological Evaluation: No 8 Faversham Road, Lenham, Kent (Ref: Archive No: 3443) (EKE14556)
- Intrusive Event: Excavations at No 8 Faversham Road, Lenham, Kent (Ref: ProjCode:FRL-EX-14\RepNo:2014/12\ArchiveNo:3443) (EKE14675)
Record last edited
Jul 4 2017 3:31PM