following on from what Stuart said, I'd tend to agree, possible robbed (the central depression) BA barrow, though it would rather depend on the condition of the thing, whether it has the look of having been there for 3,000 years or not, and partly on the angle of slope of the hillside (though I assume, being in Kent, we're not talking precipitous).
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Andy Bates
Sent: 20 January 2008 09:53
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Subject: Medieval Manor site unknown feature
I am an undergraduate at Kent at Canterbury University undergoing my final
year Archaeology project. I have been investigating a suspected 13th -14th
manorial site near Eastry in Kent which also has the remains of a chapel of
ease. I have just completed the survey and there is a curious feature that I
would appreciate some suggestions as to its identification. It is a circular
mound about 1m high with the centre scooped out. The mound is surrounded by
a shallow ditch with the diameter of the feature including the ditch approx.
19m. Suggestions so far are a Windmill base or a Dovecote. The location of
this site is on the east side of a valley about half way up so the
possibility of a Windmill to me seems unlikely but I am sure stranger things
have happened. If anyone has any suggestions or can point me in a direction
where I can find more information I would be very grateful.
Andy Bates
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