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Monument record TR 36 NE 2669 - Cropmark of a single large ring ditch
Summary
Cropmark of a single large ring ditch, probably the remains of a Bronze Age round barrow visible at West Dumpton on aerial photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3769 6605 (23m by 23m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR36NE |
| Civil Parish | RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Cropmark of a single large ring ditch 20m in diameter, probably the remains of a Bronze Age round barrow at TR 3769 6606 in open fields at West Dumpton. The ring ditch of the barrow appears to have several bulges around its circuit, possibly pits have been cut into the ditch. The remains are visible on aerial photographs and have been mapped as part of the Historic England: Ramsgate HAZ project. (1)
<1> 1979, Oblique aerial photograph (Photograph (Print)). SKE58742.
<2> Royal Air Force, 1979, NMR TR3766_4_301 16-JUL-1979 (Photograph). SKE58749.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Ramsgate, Kent: Historic Characterisation of Ramsgate (Heritage Action Zones) (EKE22564)
Record last edited
Jan 5 2026 4:07PM