Wickhambreaux, Kent: Ring Ditch Survey
Author(s): Fiona Small
This report reviews the results of an archaeological evaluation from aerial photographs undertaken by the Aerial Survey and Investigation section of English Heritage of a site of a linear group of at least five plough-levelled Bronze Age round barrows at Wickhambreaux, Kent. This survey carried out as part of the Natural England’s Higher Level Stewardship Scheme. The results of the aerial survey will be used to aid the field investigation and excavation, with the overall aim to assess the condition of the archaeological remains and the effects of prolonged deep ploughing. The aerial photographs revealed not only the cropmark traces of known ring ditches, but also identified up to 5 further potential barrow sites within the group and several undated linear ditches. Also noted were the cropmark traces of the Roman road between Richborough and Canterbury with evidence of a contemporary roadside building.
- Report Number:
- 64/2008
- Series:
- Research Department Reports
- Pages:
- 18
- Keywords:
- Bronze Age Roman