Roman and Stone Age remains find at dig in Warden Bay on the Isle of Sheppey
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Archaeologist Andy Margetts, with dig-marking paint, at the site off Leysdown Road.
Picture: Andy Payton
Tom Profitt moves a barrow of very heavy topsoil off the dig.
Picture: Andy Payton
Tom Proffitt digs out a spot at the site off Leysdown Road.
Picture: Andy Payton
Nina Olofsson down on hands and knees as she scrapes through the soil.
Picture: Andy Payton
by Emma Grove
Archaeologists working on the site of a proposed primary school
have uncovered some exciting finds.
Some of the artefacts uncovered include brooches, metal work,
pots and signs of timber buildings.
The dig, commissioned by Kent County Council, is taking place in
Leysdown Road near the junction with Warden Bay Road.
A planning application has been
submitted to build the school which will serve 120 children from
Warden Bay. It would be an extension to Eastchurch Primary School
and a decision is expected early next year.
Archaeology work started on the site in September and excavation
has revealed remains from the Bronze Age through to the
post-medieval periods.
A spokesman for Archaeology South East, which is carrying out
the dig, said: “Excavations are
revealing Roman and medieval field systems, enclosures and pits
containing evidence of everyday life in the Isle of Sheppey’s
ancient past.
“On the adjacent site, recent excavations have uncovered a late
Iron Age or early Roman funeral pit, containing three fragmented
ceramic vessels associated with cremated human bone, up to six
badly corroded copper-alloy brooches and a cosmetic set comprising
a copper-alloy pestle and mortar.”
Some of the finds will be on display at an open day on Saturday
from 10am to 2pm.
There will also be members of Archaeology South East to answer
questions from visitors. Anyone is welcome to come along to the
event, which is free. Access to the site is off Warden Bay Road,
just before Happy Valley Holiday Park.
Stout footwear and appropriate wet weather clothing is
essential. There is no need to book.
For information contact Sam Emery on 01273 426830 or
email fau@ucl.ac.uk
Wednesday, November 25 2009
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