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Monument record TQ 67 SW 1768 - Roman Well discovered during excavations at Springhead.
Summary
A Roman well was uncovered in an area to the north of Watling Street during excavations carried out at Springhead. It appears to have served a succession of buildings which fronted onto the northern side of Watling Street from which it was served by several chalk and gravel paths. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6177 7251 (2m by 2m) |
|---|---|
| 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, 1968, Archaeologia Cantiana - The Romano British Settlement at Springhead, Miscellaneous Excavations (Article in serial). SKE53588.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SKE12613 Article in serial: WS Penn. 1965. Archaeologia Cantiana, Springhead - map of Discoveries. Vol 80, pp 107-117.
- <2>XY SKE53588 Article in serial: W. S. Penn. 1968. Archaeologia Cantiana - The Romano British Settlement at Springhead, Miscellaneous Excavations. Vol 83 pp163-192. [Mapped feature: #109143 well, ]
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event Boundary: Excavations at Springhead Roman town, Southfleet, Dartford (EKE20042)
Record last edited
Jan 22 2021 12:38PM