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Monument record TQ 87 SW 85 - Roman salt manufacturing site, Bishop Saltings, Gillingham
Summary
Roman site of mid 1st century date, associated with salt manufacture, on Bishop Saltings. Timberwork of possible prehistoric date identified by Upchurch Arch Group. Included fragments of round wood hurdle tracks made of primarily hazel. Flint, bone and rare pottery recovered. A track through the marsh is shown on a chart of 1835. No visible remains in 2004 as site lay under accreting saltmarsh.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 818 707 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87SW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Upchurch Arch Group 1992 report on Nor Marsh sites to KCC (sites no. 16/17) (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<2> Upchurch Archaeological Research Group, 1999, Medway Estuary, site locations and summary., Upchurch Arch Res Grp (Unpublished document). SWX9337.
<3> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11212.
<4> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11213.
<5> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11214.
<6> 1995, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11218.
<7> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Upchurch Arch Group 1992 report on Nor Marsh sites to KCC (sites no. 16/17).
- <2> SWX9337 Unpublished document: Upchurch Archaeological Research Group. 1999. Medway Estuary, site locations and summary.. Upchurch Arch Res Grp.
- <3> SWX11212 Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/1. print.
- <4> SWX11213 Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/2. print.
- <5> SWX11214 Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/3. print.
- <6> SWX11218 Photograph (Print): 1995. Photograph. TQ8170/7. print.
- <7> SWX12121 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Survey of intertidal sites in the Medway Estuary (EWX6642)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Survey, North Kent Coastal Zone: Phase ll, Year One (Ref: 56750) (EWX8437)
Record last edited
Oct 25 2010 3:07PM