Exploring Kent's Past

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Monument details

Summary

Prehistoric features at Waterbrook Farm, Sevington. In 1992 an evaluation by Canterbury Archaeological Trust was conducted at Waterbrook Farm.

Monument Types

• FEATURE (Late Bronze Age to Roman - 1000 BC to 125 AD)

Associated Finds

• POTTERY ASSEMBLAGE (Late Bronze Age to Roman - 1000 BC to 125 AD)

Full description

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In 1992 an evaluation by Canterbury Archaeological Trust was conducted at Waterbrook Farm. The features that were present appeared to be of two phases of occupation, three contained Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age pottery in considerable quanities and which were not residual finds. Suggesting a Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age site. The remaining features representing the other phase of occupation conatins Belgic pottery dated from c. 25-75 AD, some dating to even the early 2nd century. These features were ditches and pits and possible post holes. It represents a short-lived settlement. (1)
Additonal mention of. (3 -4)

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1992, Waterbrook Farm 1992 Archaeological Evaluation; Interim Statement (Unpublished document). SKE6588.

<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1999, Waterbrook Farm, Ashford: Report on Evaluation Trenching in 1992, Report and Assessment of Excavations in 1993 (Unpublished document). SKE6589.

<3> The Ashford Great Park Partnership, 1993, Great Park Ashford, Development Brief Consultation Draft (Unpublished document). SKE6818.

<4> Scott Wilson, 2002, Proposed Development on Land at Waterbrook: Environmental Impact Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE8134.

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