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Monument record TQ 67 SW 1761 - Walls surrounding the temple complex at Springhead
Summary
A wall is known to have enclosed the temple complex located at Springhead, several sections of the wall have been revealed during excavations of the area and a robber trench, also uncovered during the same excavations, also relates to the former site of this wall. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6178 7248 (45m by 26m) |
|---|---|
| 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.
<3> 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.
<4> W. S. Penn, 1967, Archaeologia Cantiana - The Romano British Settlement at Springhead, Temple 6 and the gateway (Article in serial). SKE53587.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE12613 Article in serial: WS Penn. 1965. Archaeologia Cantiana, Springhead - map of Discoveries. Vol 80, pp 107-117.
- <2> SKE53586 Article in serial: W. S. Penn. 1964. Archaeologia Cantiana - The Romano British Settlement at Springhead, The temple ditch site. Vol 79 pp170-189.
- <3> 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.
- <4> 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.
Finds (0)
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 4:59PM