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Findspot record TR 36 NW 420 - Bronze Age Finds, Margate
Summary
Ahead of proposed development of the site a limited evaluation and fieldwalking/metal-detectoring survey took place in 1986. The evaluation produced no archaeological remains, however the survey recovered a number of metal finds including several pieces of bronze ingot and part of the blade of a socketed late Bronze Age axe. Further work in 1994 found part of a sword blade.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3426 6980 (point) Centred |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NW |
| Civil Parish | MARGATE, THANET, KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Ahead of proposed development of the site a limited evaluation and fieldwalking/metal-detectoring survey took place in 1986. The evaluation produced no archaeological remains, however the survey recovered a number of metal finds including several pieces of bronze ingot and part of the blade of a socketed late bronze age axe. This may be part of the nearby site TR 36 NW 45. (1)
In 1994 a watching brief found part of a bronze sword. With the earlier finds this may represent the remains of a scattered founders hoard.(1)
<1> Trust for Thanet Archaeology, 1994, An Archaeological Watching Brief at Westfield Road, Margate 1994 (Unpublished document). SWX6943.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX6943 Unpublished document: Trust for Thanet Archaeology. 1994. An Archaeological Watching Brief at Westfield Road, Margate 1994.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation at Westfield Road, Margate 1986 (EKE8282)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological Watching Brief at Westfield Road, Margate 1994 (EKE8281)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Fieldwalking and Metal-Detectoring at Westfield Road, Margate 1986 (EKE8283)
Record last edited
Mar 10 2004 12:12PM