Monument record TR 36 SW 516 - Subrectangular cropmark

The remains of a sub-rectangular area of parching indicative of underlying compacted ground seen centred at TR 3208 6037 as a cropmark in the north-western section of the vicus associated with the Roman fort of Richborough. Generally, the cropmark is indistinct, but the western edge of the area is marked by a very clearly defined edge indicating that the feature or underlying structure is man made. Within the main feature are areas of darker or negative/cut features, but these could represent later quarrying or robbing. This part appears to be separated from the eastern section and may represent the remains of a roadway. It is also cut by numerous contemporary or later fragmented ditches. Further fragments of these ditched structures were also recorded to the north of this feature.

These features were mapped at 1:2500 scale from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Richborough Environs Project. (1-2)

Historic England archive material: AF00055 Richborough Environs Project A 1:2500 scale air photographic survey of Richborough Roman fort and its environs was carried out as part of a Multi-disciplinary research project initiated by English Heritage Centre for Archaeology. The aim of the project was to establish the extent, morphology and complexity of the settlement in the area under active ploughing between the Saxon Shore fort and the amphitheatre. The combined results of the aerial survey, the geophysical surveys and small scale excavations undertaken by the CfA will be used to improve the interpretation, management and presentation of the site.
MD000152 Richborough Environs, TR 35 NW & TR 36 SW

English Heritage, 2002, Richborough Environs Project, Kent Report on the Aerial Photographic Transcription and Analysis (Unpublished document). SKE31073.