Monument record TR 16 NE 1436 - Undated pit or post-hole, Lower Herne Village

Summary

An undated pit or post-hole with evidence of in situ burning was identified during an evaluation carried out at Lower Herne Village in 2024. The evaluation was completed in advance of proposed residential development at the site.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 1705 6595 (1m by 1m)
Map sheet TR16NE
County KENT
District CANTERBURY, KENT
Civil Parish HERNE AND BROOMFIELD, CANTERBURY, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

An undated pit or post-hole with evidence of in situ burning was identified during an evaluation carried out at Lower Herne Village in 2024. The feature measured 0.55m x 0.40m x 0.16m and could potentially represent a burnt out timber post. The authors of the report (1) tentatively suggest a post-medieval or modern date, however, due to the lack of associated finds, ithe date remains uncertain. (1)


<1> Pre-Construct Archaeology, 2024, Land at Strode Farm, Lower Herne Road, Lower Herne Village, Kent An Archaeological Evaluation: Phase B (Unpublished document). SKE58626.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 2024. Land at Strode Farm, Lower Herne Road, Lower Herne Village, Kent An Archaeological Evaluation: Phase B.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Archaeological evaluation of land at Strode Farm, Lower Herne Road, Lower Herne Village, 2024 (Ref: Site Code KLHV22) (EKE25658)

Record last edited

Oct 27 2025 12:08PM