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Monument record TQ 75 SE 125 - Earthwork, Amber Lane Chart Sutton
Summary
Large linear feature exposed identifed as part of the linear earthwork defences of the Loose oppidum
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7931 5033 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ75SE |
| District | MAIDSTONE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CHART SUTTON, MAIDSTONE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During trench excavation an large linear ditch, approximately 3.6m wide, was found running east-west. Although the fill was archaeologically sterile it has been identified as forming part of the linear earthwork extending east form the area of the Loose oppidum (TQ 75 SE 4) and is likely that it was part of the oppidum's defensive outworks (1).
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1996, Archaeological Assessment at Marshalls Cottage, Amber Lane, Chart Sutton, near Maidstone (Unpublished document). SKE6666.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6666 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1996. Archaeological Assessment at Marshalls Cottage, Amber Lane, Chart Sutton, near Maidstone.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation at Amber Lane, Chart Sutton, near Maidstone. (EKE4935)
Record last edited
Dec 14 2000 12:00AM