Monument record TQ 57 SW 172 - Roman, Medieval and Post medieval settlement

Summary

Excavations uncovered Roman pits, ditches and building foundations; Roman pottery from the late 1st-4th century AD was found. Medieval hearths and pottery from the 13th-14th century were also uncovered.

Location

Grid reference TQ 542 738 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ57SW
County KENT
District DARTFORD, KENT
Civil Parish DARTFORD, DARTFORD, KENT

Map

Type and Period (4)

Full Description

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.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: Rediscovering Dartford, Dart Dist Arch Grp (1986), 50..
  • <2>XY OS Card Reference: Dart Dist Arch Grp Newsletter 4 (1974), 4.. [Mapped feature: #11055 Settlement, ]
  • <3> OS Card Reference: Kent Arch Rev No.34 (1973) 114-115.
  • <4> OS Card Reference: Britannia 5 1974 459 (O R Wilson).
  • <5> OS Card Reference: Britannia 6 1975 283 (O R Wilson).

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: LOWFIELD STREET/SPITAL STREET/PRIORY SHOPPING CENT (Ref: EI 14832) (EKE3855)

Record last edited

May 25 2021 2:21PM