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Monument record TQ 67 SW 1756 - Votive pit within Temple 6/gatehouse at the Roman religious complex at Springhead
Summary
A small votive pit was uncovered close to a probable altar base within the floor of a Roman temple/gatehouse at Springhead. It was roughly cut into the floor and an irregular in shape, with a total depth of c.65cm. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6179 7247 (1m by 1m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHFLEET, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> W. S. Penn, 1967, Archaeologia Cantiana - The Romano British Settlement at Springhead, Temple 6 and the gateway (Article in serial). SKE53587.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE53587 Article in serial: W. S. Penn. 1967. Archaeologia Cantiana - The Romano British Settlement at Springhead, Temple 6 and the gateway. Vol 82 pp 105-123. [Mapped feature: #109050 pit, ]
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event Boundary: Excavations at Springhead Roman town, Southfleet, Dartford (EKE20042)
Record last edited
Dec 22 2020 5:00PM