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Monument record TQ 67 SW 1758 - Group of ovens within/next to temple complex at Springhead
Summary
A total of nine ovens were discovered within an area to the north of temple three and Watling street during excavations at Springhead. There were probably more which had disintegrated beyond recognition or were outside of the excavated area. An associated quern indicates that the ovens were used for baking bread, probably for votive purposes. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6177 7249 (17m by 4m) (9 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHFLEET, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> WS Penn, 1965, Archaeologia Cantiana, Springhead - map of Discoveries (Article in serial). SKE12613.
<2> W. S. Penn, 1964, Archaeologia Cantiana - The Romano British Settlement at Springhead, The temple ditch site (Article in serial). SKE53586.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SKE12613 Article in serial: WS Penn. 1965. Archaeologia Cantiana, Springhead - map of Discoveries. Vol 80, pp 107-117.
- <2>XY SKE53586 Article in serial: W. S. Penn. 1964. Archaeologia Cantiana - The Romano British Settlement at Springhead, The temple ditch site. Vol 79 pp170-189. [Mapped feature: #109052 ovens, ]
Finds (2)
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 12:16PM