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Monument record TQ 76 NE 292 - Prehistoric timber trackway, near Grange, Gillingham
Summary
Timber hurdle, possibly part of a prehistoric trackway identified by the Upchurch Archaeological Group in three separate locations. The remains were fragmentary and mainly of hazel. Flint, bone and rare pottery was also recovered. A track through the marsh is shown on chart of 1835 at this location.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 797 689 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| 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 Nor Marsh sites report to KCC (sites no. 36-8) (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<2> Upchurch Archaeological Research Group, 1999, Medway Estuary, site locations and summary., Upchurch Arch Res Grp (Unpublished document). SWX9337.
<3> Bullock, 1835, River Medway (Chart). SWX8076.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Upchurch Arch Group 1992 Nor Marsh sites report to KCC (sites no. 36-8).
- <2> SWX9337 Unpublished document: Upchurch Archaeological Research Group. 1999. Medway Estuary, site locations and summary.. Upchurch Arch Res Grp.
- <3> SWX8076 Chart: Bullock. 1835. River Medway. chart.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Survey of intertidal sites in the Medway Estuary (EWX6642)
Record last edited
Aug 12 2013 2:16PM