Lowfield Street Centre. TQ 5420 7391. (1) Mowlem's Site, Lowfield Street. Recent excavations by the contractor have revealed a chalk foundation to a trackway/road which was quickly sketched and photographed. (2) Instant recording and excavation on behalf of the D.O.E by the Unit recovered pits, ditches and foundations over the northern part of the site. The pottery dates fron the late 1st Century and includes 2nd, 3rd and 4th Century types. This was associated with domestic rubbish and establishes beyond all doubt an occupation site of Roman date in the immediate area. The Medieval material dates from the 13th and 14th Centuries and includes a variety of cooking pots and jugs. Five hearths constructed of roof-tile laid on end were recorded and associated structures found. Post Medieval material was also recovered (3). Additional references (4-5).

<1> Rediscovering Dartford, Dart Dist Arch Grp (1986), 50. (OS Card Reference). SKE49123.

<2> Dart Dist Arch Grp Newsletter 4 (1974), 4. (OS Card Reference). SKE39627.

<3> Kent Arch Rev No.34 (1973) 114-115 (OS Card Reference). SKE45839.

<4> Britannia 5 1974 459 (O R Wilson) (OS Card Reference). SKE38376.

<5> Britannia 6 1975 283 (O R Wilson) (OS Card Reference). SKE38379.