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Monument record TQ 67 SW 1769 - Pathways leading towards Roman well discovered during excavations at Springhead.
Summary
Four chalk and gravel pathways were uncovered in an area north of Watling Street during excavations at Springhead. The paths appear to lead between the Roman buildings fronting Watling Street and its Branch Road and a Roman well which was in use throughout the second century. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6176 7251 (36m by 35m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHFLEET, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
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>XY SKE12613 Article in serial: WS Penn. 1965. Archaeologia Cantiana, Springhead - map of Discoveries. Vol 80, pp 107-117. [Mapped feature: #109144 path, ]
- <2> SKE53588 Article in serial: W. S. Penn. 1968. Archaeologia Cantiana - The Romano British Settlement at Springhead, Miscellaneous Excavations. Vol 83 pp163-192.
Finds (0)
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 21 2021 3:25PM