Monument record TQ 76 NW 313 - Medieval pit features, 99 High Street, Rochester

Summary

Medieval pits cutting earlier Roman features were found in two test pits at 99 Rochester High Street. Part of the twon wall was also discovered in one of the pits (see also TQ 76 NW 312).

Location

Grid reference TQ 7438 6847 (point) Approximate
Map sheet TQ76NW
Civil Parish ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
County KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Two trial pits were dug exposing a number of features. In both trial pits shallow Roman features, 1stC A.D, were cut by later Med pits. In trial pit A an extensive to this pit located the top of the masonary Town Wall which was not examined. Also found sealing the 1st C depoisted was a deep dump of deposits relating to the supposed Roman defensive wall at this point. A number of finds were recovered, pottery and 4 coins, but the report does not give any details about these other than one of the coins was "Ancient British". No detailed site location map was included either. (1)


<1> Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit, 1990, Archaeological Evaluation Excavation : 99 High Street Rochester (Unpublished document). SKE6686.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit. 1990. Archaeological Evaluation Excavation : 99 High Street Rochester.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Test pits at No 99 High Street (EKE4952)

Record last edited

Mar 25 2011 11:15AM