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Monument record TQ 86 NW 169 - Medieval ditch/creek site, Nor Marsh, Gillingham
Summary
A medieval ditch/creek identified by Upchurch Archaeological Group on Nor Marsh in 1999. The feature was found to contain peat and finds included oyster/mussel shell debris with struck flint flakes, pottery and leather. Dated to the 13th/14th century. The site was visited during a 2004 survey and large fragments of medieval pottery were noted on the foreshore. The only identifiable feature was a roughly circular arrangement of wooden stakes.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 821 695 (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 (site no. 19) (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<2> Upchurch Archaeological Research Group, 1999, Medway Estuary, site locations and summary., Upchurch Arch Res Grp (Unpublished document). SWX9337.
<3> 1947, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9873.
<4> Wessex Archaeology, 2005, North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report (Unpublished document). SWX12121.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Upchurch Arch group 1992 report on Nor Marsh sites to KCC (site no. 19).
- <2> SWX9337 Unpublished document: Upchurch Archaeological Research Group. 1999. Medway Estuary, site locations and summary.. Upchurch Arch Res Grp.
- <3> SWX9873 Photograph (Print): 1947. Photograph. 4109. print.
- <4> SWX12121 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. North Kent Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: Phase ll: Field Assessment Year One report.
Finds (3)
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
Dec 3 2007 2:05PM