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Building record TQ 76 NW 907 - Roman Wall and Ovens, Rochester
Summary
The remains of a Roman Wall excvated in 1976. The wall was 2ft thick and remained to a height of 1ft 3in and built of coursed flints. The archaeologists were able to follow the wall for a total of 55ft. The wall does not form part of the main Roman fortificaiton works but part of a smaller building. This building was also found to have contained six oven/kiln structures.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7420 6861 (12m by 16m) (10 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Sources/Archives (0)
Finds (9)
- COIN (Roman to Early Medieval or Anglo-Saxon - 214 AD to 423 AD)
- POTTERY ASSEMBLAGE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- COSMETIC SET (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- HARNESS FITTING (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FURNITURE FITTING (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- SPINDLE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- HAIR PIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FITTING (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological Excavation into Roman Wall, Rochester (EKE17081)
Record last edited
Nov 8 2018 2:01PM