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Monument record TQ 94 NW 284 - Bronze Age Urned and Unurned Cremations, Charing Quarry
Summary
During February and March 2014, an archaeological excavation was carried out on the site that would form an extension of a sand extraction quarry. An urned cremation dated to early Bronze Age and an unurned cremation provisionally dated to same period were uncovered during the excavation. Nearby are two pits which may be associated as they contain possible pyre material.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9320 4931 (2m by 2m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ94NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHARING, ASHFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> Archaeology South-East, 2015, Post-excavation assessment and updated project design report, Charing Quarry, Hook Lane, Charing, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE31583.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31583 Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 2015. Post-excavation assessment and updated project design report, Charing Quarry, Hook Lane, Charing, Kent.
Finds (5)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Post-excavation assessment and updated project design report. Charing Quarry, Hook Lane, Charing, Kent (Ref: ASE report no. 2014369) (EKE15015)
Record last edited
Aug 20 2024 3:23PM