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Monument record TQ 67 SW 1775 - Roman oven discovered during excavations at Springhead.
Summary
A small oven was discovered close to the site of a Roman building which fronted the southern side of Watling Street during excavations at Springhead. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6172 7249 (1m by 1m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHFLEET, DARTFORD, KENT |
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Full Description
A small oven was discovered close to the site of a Roman building which fronted the southern side of Watling Street during excavations at Springhead. The oven was constructed of chalk and clay and was probably used for cooking. The presence of the building which has been interpreted as a bakery is located less than 10m to the south of this feature and it is likely that they are associated. The oven may have been used for baking bread, though this is not confirmed. (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: #109163 oven, ]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event Boundary: Excavations at Springhead Roman town, Southfleet, Dartford (EKE20042)
Record last edited
Jan 22 2021 2:37PM