Monument record TQ 67 SW 1614 - Rectangular enclosure associated with mid Roman structure, Springhead

Summary

Excavation in 2000-2002 carried out as part of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link found evidence of a rectangular enclosure associated with a mid Roman structure (possible portico). The location of the structure and associated enclosure indicates that it formed an integral part of the mid Roman Sanctuary complex. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 6180 7260 (13m by 9m) (8 map features)
Map sheet TQ67SW
Civil Parish GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT
County KENT
District GRAVESHAM, KENT

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Excavation in 2000-2002 carried out as part of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link found evidence of a rectangular enclosure associated with a mid Roman structure (possible portico). The location of the structure and associated enclosure indicates that it formed an integral part of the mid Roman Sanctuary complex. The enclosure was represented by two possible fencelines giving an enclosed area measuring approximately 15 m by 10 m on the western side of the structure. A probable tree-throw hole situated centrally within it suggesting that a tree may have stood here and formed a focus within this area. (1)


<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.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY 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: #106333 Enclosure, ]

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (3)

  • 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)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching Brief at Springhead Roman Town, carried out during CTRL works (Ref: ARC SPH00) (EKE8576)

Record last edited

Jul 24 2020 3:10PM