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Monument details

Summary

Timber hurdle, possibly part of a prehistoric trackway identified by the Upchurch Archaeological Group in three separate locations. The remains were fragmentary and mainly of hazel. Flint, bone and rare pottery was also recovered. A track through the marsh is shown on chart of 1835 at this location.

Monument Types

• TRACKWAY (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD (between))

Associated Finds

• LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
• POTTERY ASSEMBLAGE (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
• UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)

Full description

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Timberwork of poss prehistoric date identified by Upchurch Arch Group (1). Three main locations. Fragmentary remains of round wood hurdle tracks (samples indicate mainly hazel), and other timber structures adjoining. Flint, bone and rare pottery recovered. (2).
Track through marsh shown on chart of 1835 at this location (3).

<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Upchurch Arch Group 1992 Nor Marsh sites report to KCC (sites no. 36-8) (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.

<2> Upchurch Archaeological Research Group, 1999, Medway Estuary, site locations and summary., Upchurch Arch Res Grp (Unpublished document). SWX9337.

<3> Bullock, 1835, River Medway (Chart). SWX8076.

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