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Monument record TQ 67 SW 1772 - Flint walls possible relating to the site of Roman buildings discovered during excavations at Springhead.
Summary
Several sections of flint wall were disovered during drainage trench operations at Springhead. They area located within a known area or Roman activity and possibly relate to the site of Roman buildings. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6175 7254 (62m by 52m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHFLEET, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Several flint walls were disovered during drainage trench operations at Springhead. They area located within a known area or Roman activity and possibly relate to the site of Roman buildings. A thin chalk floor which was overlain by considerbale quantities of bronze working debris was located close to one of the flint walls and may be associated with it/ point to the function of the building here. A flint floor was also located close to the same wall and may again be associated. No further information is available (1)
<1> WS Penn, 1965, Archaeologia Cantiana, Springhead - map of Discoveries (Article in serial). SKE12613.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE12613 Article in serial: WS Penn. 1965. Archaeologia Cantiana, Springhead - map of Discoveries. Vol 80, pp 107-117. [Mapped feature: #109156 walls, ]
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 22 2021 1:09PM