Monument record MWX43494 - Two circular pits, Kingsdown

Summary

Two circular pits of unknown date located in Kingsdown, visible as soilmarks in 1946, 1982 and 1976. The features were not visible in 2007, but the field was still under agricultural use.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 37114 46203 (67m by 92m) (2 map features)
Map sheet TR34NE
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish RINGWOULD WITH KINGSDOWN, DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish ST MARGARET’S AT CLIFFE, DOVER, KENT

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Full Description

Two circular pits of unknown date located in Kingsdown, visible on aerial photography taken in 1946 [1], 1982 [2] and 1976 [3]. The features were located in an arable field and were visible as soilmarks. They are both 9m in diameter and lie 76m apart. The features were not visible on Next Perspectives photography taken in 2007 [4], but the field was still under agricultural use. The site lies within an area of similarly levelled earthworks.

A transcription of the features recorded from aerial photographs exists within a GIS layer held by this HER.


<4> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3746 28-APR-2007_Updates (Graphic material). SWX15711.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <4> Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3746 28-APR-2007_Updates.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)

Record last edited

Aug 21 2013 4:08PM