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Monument record TQ 67 SW 1578 - Multi phased early Roman structure, Springhead
Summary
In an area just to the north of the road which leads towards the Ritual pools, a series of clay floors representing circular buildings were uncovered during excavations at Springhead between 2000 and 2002. Three phases of construction were identified, all associated with features like hearths and ovens. The pottery associated with the structures date from the late 1st and early 2nd centuries. (location acccurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6181 7259 (8m by 8m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| Civil Parish | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
<1> Oxford Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture, 2010, Settling the Ebbsfleet Valley. CTRL Excavations at Springhead and Northfleet, Kent. The Late Iron Age, Roman, Saxon, and Medieval Landscape (Monograph). SKE31245.
<2> Wessex Archaeology, 2003, Channel Tunnel Rail Link Archaeological works at Springhead Roman Town (ARC SPH00): interim fieldwork report (Unpublished document). SKE31600.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SKE31245 Monograph: Oxford Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture. 2010. Settling the Ebbsfleet Valley. CTRL Excavations at Springhead and Northfleet, Kent. The Late Iron Age, Roman, Saxon, and Medieval Landscape. [Mapped feature: #106177 roman structure, ]
- <2> SKE31600 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2003. Channel Tunnel Rail Link Archaeological works at Springhead Roman Town (ARC SPH00): interim fieldwork report.
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Parent of: Cluster of small early Roman pits, Springhead (Monument) (TQ 67 SW 1577)
- Parent of: Group of large sub rectangular pits containing animal and human remains, Springhead (Monument) (TQ 67 SW 1576)
- Parent of: Possible boundary or screen associated with early Roman structure, Springhead (Monument) (TQ 67 SW 1579)
- Parent of: Three early Roman neonate burials, Springhead (Monument) (TQ 67 SW 1574)
- Parent of: Two early Roman ovens, Springhead (Monument) (TQ 67 SW 1575)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Area C excavation, Springhead Roman Town, carried out during CTRL works (Ref: ARC SPH00) (EKE18153)
- Event Boundary: Strip, map and sample, excavation work and watching brief at Springhead Roman Town, carried out during CTRL works (Ref: ARC SPH00) (EKE8575)
Record last edited
Jul 10 2020 2:47PM