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Monument record TQ 86 NW 168 - Prehistoric trackway, Copperhouse Marshes, Gillingham
Summary
Timber remains, identified as a possible prehistoric trackway and other structures. These include wattle/hurdlework, perhaps a fish weir? and timber posts. These were Carbon dated to 3100-2590BP. Finds included struck flint scatters, bone and rare pottery. A chart of 1835 shows a track across the marsh at this location.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8029 6939 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ86NW |
| 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. 31-5) (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 Upchurch Archaeological Research Group, 1999, Medway Estuary, site locations and summary., Upchurch Arch Res Grp (Unpublished document).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 report on Nor Marsh sites to KCC (sites no. 31-5).
- <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 SWX9337 Unpublished document: Upchurch Archaeological Research Group. 1999.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 (0)
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
Dec 3 2007 2:04PM