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Monument record TQ 77 NW 1273 - Roman pottery eroding from foreshore
Summary
Higham Marshes have been known to have considerable potential for Roman archaeology for many years. Many discoveries of pottery eroding from the foreshore have been made from as recently as 2020.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7014 7528 (1595m by 979m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HIGHAM, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SHORNE, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Higham Marshes have been known to have considerable potential for Roman archaeology for many years. Many discoveries of pottery eroding from the foreshore have been made from as recently as 2020. The potential is thought to relate to the use of the area for pottery kilns and salt working in the Roman period.
Kent County Council, 1987-, Kent County Council: holding record (Miscellaneous Material). SKE59004.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE59004 Miscellaneous Material: Kent County Council. 1987-. Kent County Council: holding record.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 8 2026 11:12AM