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 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