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Monument record TQ 97 SE 1007 - Iron Age and Romano British features at multi period occupation site, Minster pumping station, Sheerness
Summary
An Iron Age/Romano-British phase of occupation was found at a multi period site at Minster Pumping station. A number of ditch features were discovered and these were dated on the basis of the pottery removed from the fill of these features.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 955 739 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ97SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER-ON-SEA, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Multi period occupation site revealed prior to construction of Minster Pumping Station in 1993. Some nine phases identified including an IA (poss transitional late BA) farmstead and late IA- RB settlement suggested by ditches and pottery. An area of mid-late Saxon metalling was interpreted as poss relating to the original abbey. Md and early PM activity on the site represented by postholes. (1)
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Canterbury Arch Trust 1993 Evaluation at Minster Pumping Station (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Canterbury Arch Trust 1993 Evaluation at Minster Pumping Station.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 30 2007 4:12PM