Monument record TQ 76 SE 114 - Undated archaeological features at Mid Kent College, Horsted Centre, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent

Summary

In advance of redevelopment at the Mid Kent College site (Chatham) in 2011, a 23 trench archaeological evaluation was carried out by Archaeology South East. Of the 23 trenches, 2 revealed undated archaeological features.

Location

Grid reference TQ 7503 6490 (point) Centred
Map sheet TQ76SE
Civil Parish ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
County KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

In advance of redevelopment at the Mid Kent College site (Chatham) in 2011, a 23 trench archaeological evaluation was carried out by Archaeology South East. Of the 23 trenches, 2 revealed undated archaeological features.

From the report "The trenches can be divided into two groups: those on the hill-top (Trenches 1-4 and
17-23) and those on the eastern hill slope (Trenches 5-16). Apart from Trenches 8 and 10 located on the cusp of the eastern hill-slope, all the trenches located on the hill-top were devoid of cut archaeological features and finds suggesting this area has been previously truncated, either during the construction of the 19th century fort or, more likely, the construction of the college in the 20th century. The trenches located on the hill-slope were similarly devoid of archaeological features and finds. No buried topsoil deposit was found suggesting the area was stripped of topsoil before the levelling material was dumped. Undated cut features did survive in Trenches 8 and 10 on the periphery of the hill-top but their shallow depth suggests they also have suffered a degree of horizontal truncation. There was no indication of the date or function of these features despite their complete excavation within the trenches." (1)


<1> Archaeology South-East, 2011, An Archaeological Evaluation Mid Kent College, Horsted Centre, Maidstone Road Chatham, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE31431.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2011. An Archaeological Evaluation Mid Kent College, Horsted Centre, Maidstone Road Chatham, Kent.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: An Archaeological Evaluation Mid Kent College, Horsted Centre, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent 2011 (Ref: ASE Project No 5015) (EKE14890)

Record last edited

Jan 15 2016 3:47PM