Monument record TQ 67 SW 1742 - Linear features identified during geophysical survey to the south of Watling Street

Summary

During the geophysical survey which was undertaken on land immediately to the south of Watling Street (A2) at Swanscombe, two large linear features were recorded. These anomalies appear to represent a cut feature, and may flank either side of a trackway with a possible Roman date. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 6134 7253 (123m by 142m) (2 map features)
Map sheet TQ67SW
County KENT
District DARTFORD, KENT
Civil Parish SOUTHFLEET, DARTFORD, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

During the geophysical survey which was undertaken on land immediately to the south of Watling Street (A2) at Swanscombe, two large linear features that run through the middle of the dataset were recorded. These were the most substantial features identified at the, the first is approximately 145m long and 8m wide, the second has similar dimensions and runs parallel to the first, both are aligned northeast southwest. These anomalies appear to represent a cut feature, likely to be a ditch. may represent a form of land division, however given their spacing from one another and their consistent alignment, they may be ditches flanking the sides of trackway. Given the archaeological background of the area, it is highly likely that these features identified are of Romano-British origin, however this is only a speculative date. (1)


<1> Wessex Archaeology, 2016, London Paramount Entertainment Resort, Swanscombe Kent Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report (Unpublished document). SKE53079.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2016. London Paramount Entertainment Resort, Swanscombe Kent Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report. [Mapped feature: #108973 ditch, ]

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: London Paramount Entertainment Resort, Swanscombe, Gradiometer Survey (Ref: 106573.02) (EKE20121)

Record last edited

Dec 1 2020 1:40PM