Monument record TQ 67 SW 1715 - Possible corn dryer within Roman enclosure, Swanscombe

Summary

During excavations carried out by the Museum of London Archaeology ahead of development at Swanscombe Community School, a kiln was uncovered within the walls of a Roman enclosure. This has been interpreted as a possible corn dryer. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 6085 7393 (3m by 3m)
Map sheet TQ67SW
County KENT
District DARTFORD, KENT
Civil Parish SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE, DARTFORD, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Museum of London Archaeology Service, 1999, Swanscombe Community School, Southfleet Road, Swanscombe: An archaeological post excavation assessment and updated project design (Unpublished document). SWX6915.

<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1997, Swanscombe Thameside Community School: Archaeological Evaluation (Unpublished document). SKE6584.

<3> Field report for monument TQ 74 NW 1 - January, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE3740.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY Unpublished document: Museum of London Archaeology Service. 1999. Swanscombe Community School, Southfleet Road, Swanscombe: An archaeological post excavation assessment and updated project design. [Mapped feature: #107726 kiln, ]
  • <2> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1997. Swanscombe Thameside Community School: Archaeological Evaluation.
  • <3> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 74 NW 1 - January, 1964.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Event Boundary: Swanscombe Community School, Southfleet Road, Swanscombe Excavation (Ref: KT-SSF97) (EKE8381)
  • Intrusive Event: Swanscombe Community School, Southfleet Road, Swanscombe, main excavation area (Ref: KT-SSF97) (EKE19770)

Record last edited

Sep 29 2020 5:20PM