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Monument record TQ 67 SW 1773 - Roman wattle and daub building discovered during excavations at Springhead.
Summary
A rectangular wattle and daub building was partially uncovered during drainage trench excavations carried out at Springhead. the remains consisted of a baked clay floor and possibly belonged to a relatively small rectangular building fronting the south western side of Watling Street. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6189 7242 (10m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| 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: #109161 building, ]
- <2> SKE53588 Article in serial: W. S. Penn. 1968. Archaeologia Cantiana - The Romano British Settlement at Springhead, Miscellaneous Excavations. Vol 83 pp163-192.
Finds (1)
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 2:14PM