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Monument record TQ 86 NE 1178 - Possible Roman fence line, south-east tip of Milfordhope
Summary
A 40m length of wicker fence is visible on a 2008 aerial photograph and was revealed by erosion in 2023. The fence lies in close proximity to Roman pottery, and in an area of Roman sites, and so has been interpeted as Roman in date.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8601 6899 (17m by 26m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ86NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | UPCHURCH, SWALE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A 40m length of wicker fence is visible on a 2008 aerial photograph and was revealed by erosion in 2023. The fence lies in close proximity to Roman pottery, and in an area of Roman sites, and so has been interpeted as Roman in date. The discoverer noted "The saltmarsh here seals the Roman horizon – and the fence (at least 40m in length) shown in the attached document appears to be emerging from beneath the marsh and is probably Roman. Ceramics found nearby would suggest a date of approx. AD40-160." (1)
<1> Steve Trim, 2023, A Romano-Brish Fence at Milfordhope (Unpublished document). SKE55536.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE55536 Unpublished document: Steve Trim. 2023. A Romano-Brish Fence at Milfordhope.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 22 2023 9:06AM