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 Trust for Thanet Archaeology, 2015, Archaeological Watching Brief Report: 125 High Street, Margate, Kent (Unpublished document).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> Unpublished document: Trust for Thanet Archaeology. 2015.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