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Monument record TR 37 SE 1323 - Two undated chalk block lined curvilinear walls, probable well heads, High Street, Margate
Summary
During the excavation of 5 test pits on the site of a former shop in November 2015, two previously unknown features were encountered. These were a truncated chalk block lined well head, cut into the chalk geology on the southern side of the site and another curvilinear chalk block wall which may have been an infilled cellar or chamber, or possibly another truncated well shaft.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3539 7063 (11m by 9m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR37SE |
| Civil Parish | MARGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Trust for Thanet Archaeology, 2015, Archaeological Watching Brief Report: 125 High Street, Margate, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE31531.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31531 Unpublished document: Trust for Thanet Archaeology. 2015. Archaeological Watching Brief Report: 125 High Street, Margate, Kent.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological Watching Brief: 125 High Street, Margate, Kent (Ref: Site Code: MHM 15) (EKE14975)
Record last edited
Jun 15 2016 2:08PM