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Findspot record TQ 96 SE 71 - Roman material including pottery,found near Teynham church
Summary
An auger survey was carried out to the north of Teynham church, which discovered evidence of human occupation down at a depth of 1.03m below present ground levels. This consisted of solid brick above flint foundations. Other related finds included small stone tesserae (for mosaic floors), charcoal and sherds of Roman pottery, the last allowing all the finds to be dated to the Roman period.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9661 6374 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ96SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | TEYNHAM, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An auger survey was conducted to the North of Teynham Church and core samples indicate occupation layers down to 1m 3 cm, solid brick, then flint foundations. Other samples include small stone tessarae, charcoal and Roman pottery sherds (1). Site photographs (2-4).
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Swale Archaeological Survey, Interim Report, Teynham District, November 1996 (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
<2> 1986, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11332.
<3> 1986, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11334.
<4> 1986, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX11335.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Swale Archaeological Survey, Interim Report, Teynham District, November 1996.
- <2> SWX11332 Photograph (Print): 1986. Photograph. TQ9663/1. print.
- <3> SWX11334 Photograph (Print): 1986. Photograph. TQ9663/3. print.
- <4> SWX11335 Photograph (Print): 1986. Photograph. TQ9663/4. print.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Dec 5 2007 12:25PM