Monument record TQ 67 SW 190 - Early Medieval / Anglo-Saxon cemetery, Springhead, Southfleet

Summary

Early Medieval / Anglo-Saxon cemetery of 70+ graves, 11 recorded. In 1997 feildwork ahead of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link by Wessex Archaeology established the existence of a C7th cemetery. Previously c.1884 Finds including an Anglo-Saxon disc brooch possibly from a burial and 1984 a square headed brooch were found. In 2003 further graves sites were found.

Location

Grid reference TQ 6190 7240 (point)
Map sheet TQ67SW

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Andrew Richardson, 2000, Gazetteer of Anglo-Saxon Cemeteries and Burial-Sites in Kent (Unpublished document). SKE29253.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: Andrew Richardson. 2000. Gazetteer of Anglo-Saxon Cemeteries and Burial-Sites in Kent.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

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Record last edited

Jan 31 2023 2:09PM