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Monument details
| HER Number: | TQ 67 SW 1676 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Bronze Age post holes representing possible fenceline, Springhead |
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Summary
During archaeological excavations ahead of development at Springhead, evidence of mid-late Bronze Age activity was uncovered. Much of the evidence comprised part of a large field system, a series of post holes were located within the enclosed areas and may represent the former site of a fence. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
| Grid Reference: | TQ 6191 7290 |
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| Map Sheet: | TQ67SW |
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| Parish: | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
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Monument Types
- POST HOLE (Middle Bronze Age to Late Bronze Age - 1600 BC to 701 BC)
Full description
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During archaeological excavations ahead of development at Springhead, evidence of mid-late Bronze Age activity was uncovered. Much of the evidence comprised part of a large field system, a series of post holes were located within the enclosed areas and may represent the former site of a fence. The post holes were aligned NE-SW and followed the same approximately line as the trackway and may be contemporary with it. They were possibly to aid the control of animal movement. (1)
<1> Wessex Archaeology, 2008, Archaeological Investigations at Springhead Quarter (Phase II), Northfleet, Kent: Archaeological Assessment Report and Updated Project design (Unpublished document). SKE17943.
Sources and further reading
| Cross-ref.
| Source description | | <1>XY | Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2008. Archaeological Investigations at Springhead Quarter (Phase II), Northfleet, Kent: Archaeological Assessment Report and Updated Project design. [Mapped feature: #106711 post hole, ] |
Related records
| TQ 67 SW 1356 | Part of: Bronze Age field system, Springhead (Monument) |
