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Monument record TQ 76 NW 274 - Roman wall and bank, later the medieval gate house, Northgate
Summary
Part of the Romano-British town wall. Pottery included a fragment of Castor ware and dated to the late 2nd century. The bank was levelled in the medieval period and a substantial wall was built onto it. Interpreted as part of the medieval gate house and dated to the mid 13th century by fragments of pottery. A circular structure was also demolished at the site by the 16th century.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 745 687 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, LMARG Records, pers comm to KCC 1992 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, LMARG Records, pers comm to KCC 1992 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
AOC Archaeology, 2008, Archive Report on Archaeological Works (Phases II-IV): Rochester Riverside Kent (Unpublished document). SKE31289.
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Arch Cant 76, 1961, p.lxxv. (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SKE31289 Unpublished document: AOC Archaeology. 2008. Archive Report on Archaeological Works (Phases II-IV): Rochester Riverside Kent.
- --- SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. LMARG Records, pers comm to KCC 1992.
- --- SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. LMARG Records, pers comm to KCC 1992.
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Arch Cant 76, 1961, p.lxxv..
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Archaeological Works (Phases II-V): Rochester Riverside Kent (EKE14804)
Record last edited
Sep 4 2015 11:44AM