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Monument record TQ 55 NW 366 - Prehistoric Gully, Sevenoaks Quarry
Summary
During an archaeological excavation carried out on the site in 2015, a prehistoric gully was observed. Two slots were excavated through the gully and two small sherds of prehistoric date were recovered. The western end of the gully was lost in an area of late post-medieval truncation.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5414 5752 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ55NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | SEVENOAKS, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During an archaeological excavation carried out on the site, a prehistoric gully was observed. The gully aligned east-west and was between 0.60–0.62m wide and between 0.17–0.18m deep. Two slots were excavated through the gully and two small sherds of prehistoric date were recovered. The sherds were handmade oxidised ware of prehistoric date, were both flint tempered with quartz and charcoal inclusions and weighed 2.5g in total.
The western end of the gully was lost in an area of late post-medieval truncation. (1)
<1> Thames Valley Archaeological Services, 2015, Sevenoaks Quarry, Greatness, Sevenoaks, Kent: An Archaeological Excavation Phase 5 (Unpublished document). SKE31476.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31476 Unpublished document: Thames Valley Archaeological Services. 2015. Sevenoaks Quarry, Greatness, Sevenoaks, Kent: An Archaeological Excavation Phase 5.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Sevenoaks Quarry, Greatness, Sevenoaks, Kent: An Archaeological Excavation, Phase 5 (Ref: Report 05/124f) (EKE14919)
Record last edited
Aug 20 2024 10:07AM