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Findspot record TR 14 SE 213 - Prehistoric Flintwork
Summary
Excavations at the site of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery ahead of a proposed extension at the site revealed prehistoric flintwork in the topsoil of their test pits.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1638 4168 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR14SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LYMINGE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Canterbury Archaeological Trust and Dover Archaeological Group undertook excavations at the site of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery ahead of the construction of a new agricultural building.
Several graves were completely excavated and several partially excavated.
In addition prehistoric flintwork was recovered from the topsoil of test pits excavated at the site of an Anglo-saxon cremation and inhumation cemetery.
(1)
<1> Parfitt K, Richardson, A, 2014, Report on archaeological test-pits dug at the Anglo-Saxon cemetery, Canterbury Road, Lyminge, November 2014 (Unpublished document). SKE31227.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31227 Unpublished document: Parfitt K, Richardson, A. 2014. Report on archaeological test-pits dug at the Anglo-Saxon cemetery, Canterbury Road, Lyminge, November 2014.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological test-pits dug at the Anglo-Saxon cemetery, Canterbury Road, Lyminge, November 2014 (EKE14669)
Record last edited
Jul 4 2017 3:36PM