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Monument record TQ 97 SW 1239 - Medieval ditches, Barton Hill Drive, Minster
Summary
Five medieval ditches, including drainage ditches, a boundary ditch, and evidence for ridge and furrow, were excavated at land west of Barton Hill Drive, Minster. The features were identified during an evaluation carried out in 2021.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9379 7168 (73m by 110m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ97SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Five medieval ditches, including drainage ditches, a boundary ditch, and evidence for ridge and furrow, were excavated at land west of Barton Hill Drive, Minster. The features measured 1.8-5+m in length by 1.14-2.52m in width, and 0.12-0.52m in depth and were identified during an evaluation carried out in 2021. Fragments of pottery (the majority of which were locally produced), marine shell, and animal remains were recovered from the fills of the features, alongside two fragments of undated ceramic building material and a piece of burnt flint. (1)
<1> RPS Group, 2022, Archaeological Evaluation, Land west of Barton Hill Drive, Minster, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE58150.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE58150 Unpublished document: RPS Group. 2022. Archaeological Evaluation, Land west of Barton Hill Drive, Minster, Kent.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation, land west of Barton Hill Drive, Minster, 2021 (Ref: Project Identifier(s) 254230) (EKE25004)
Record last edited
Jul 21 2025 8:26AM