Lesnes Abbey Archaeological Project, 2015-2018 Interim Archaeological and Historical Report

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Introduction

Geology and Topography

Archaeological Survey

Palaeolithic, c.800,000-4,600 bc

Prehistoric, c.4,500 bc - 43 AD

Roman, 43-410 AD

Medieval Abbey and Estate. c.1178-1524 AD

Post-medieval Farming Estate, c.1524-1900 AD

Artefact and Building Material Research

Moulded and Shaped Stone Research

Domestic and Ritual Apotropaic Graffitti