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Monument record TQ 67 SW 1750 - Part of a Roman branch road leading from Watling Street, Springhead
Summary
A north south aligned branch road was uncovered during excavations at Springhead undertaken in the 1950s. It forms part of a large Roman settlement and religions complex in the area and branches from Watling street at a right angle. It is located between the temple complex, to the east, and a possible shop to the west. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6180 7248 (12m by 21m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHFLEET, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> W. S. Penn, 1958, Archaeologia Cantiana - The Romano British Settlement at Springhead, Excavataion of the Watling Street Shop and Pedestal, Site B (Article in serial). SKE53583.
<2> WS Penn, 1965, Archaeologia Cantiana, Springhead - map of Discoveries (Article in serial). SKE12613.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SKE53583 Article in serial: W. S. Penn. 1958. Archaeologia Cantiana - The Romano British Settlement at Springhead, Excavataion of the Watling Street Shop and Pedestal, Site B. Vol 72 pp 77- 110. [Mapped feature: #109014 road, ]
- <2> SKE12613 Article in serial: WS Penn. 1965. Archaeologia Cantiana, Springhead - map of Discoveries. Vol 80, pp 107-117.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event Boundary: Excavations at Springhead Roman town, Southfleet, Dartford (EKE20042)
Record last edited
Jan 15 2021 4:42PM