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Monument record TQ 67 SE 71 - Rectangular enclosure, possible enclosure fragment - cropmark
Summary
The cropmarks of two probable Roman rectangular enclosed settlements can be seen on aerial photographs. These remains are fragmentary and no evidence for entrances or internal features can be seen. Thesy were mapped from aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6821 7133 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SHORNE, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Rectangular enclosed settlement (no entrance or internal features) interpreted as Roman, sited at TQ 6818 7132 (site no. KE 128.1.1). Possible enclosure fragment (angled) at TQ 6821 7136 (site no. 128.1.2) on good quality air photographs. (1-2)
The 2007 Google Earth image shows an enclosure, roughly 32m square, with possible internal features. There is a length of ditch, 35m long, to the west of the enclosure. (3)
<1> AP NMR TQ 6871/2 (07-07-75) (OS Card Reference). SKE34166.
<2> The Classification of cropmarks in Kent; a Report for MPP. RCHM APU (July 1989), lists 12 and 42. (OS Card Reference). SKE50312.
<3> Vertical aerial photograph reference number (Photograph). SKE53901.
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Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)
- Non-Intrusive Event: RCHME: Kent Mapping Project (EKE20439)
Record last edited
Jun 23 2021 11:40AM