Stonehenge-type monument excavated by Faversham archaeologists

[Ichingcarpenter]

REMAINS of prehistoric monuments similar to that of Stonehenge are being excavated near Sittingbourne.

SWAT Archaeology, based in Faversham, discovered the ‘henge-type monument’ during an archaeological investigation ahead of a housing development at Iwade Meadows.

Of particular interest are a number of prehistoric monuments dating back around 6000 years.

Dr Paul Wilkinson from SWAT Archaeology explains it further:

SWAT Archaeology is undertaking an ongoing programme of investigation in advance of development by Persimmon Homes at Iwade Meadows just to the west of Sittingbourne in Kent.

Important archaeological remains dating to several periods have been found in the archaeological investigation. These date from Neolithic through to the medieval period and are being excavated and recorded prior to building the houses.

Of particular interest are a number of prehistoric monuments dating back some 6000 years and situated on a gentle north-west facing slope overlooking the Ridham fleet, a stream running through the centre of the site. The monuments are in a location that would have formerly had extensive views to the Swale Estuary and the Island of Sheppey beyond.

The largest monument is 30m diameter and formed of a pair of ring ditches.



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[Judi Lynn]

1. Persimmon Homes at Iwade Meadows should be reimbursed for the land purchase,

and the land set aside, being of total importance to the entire human race, beyond the profit-seekers. This is too important.

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Thank you for this article.