Monument record TQ 76 NW 313 - Medieval pit features, 99 High Street, Rochester
Summary
Location
Grid reference | TQ 7438 6847 (point) Approximate |
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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 Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit, 1990, Archaeological Evaluation Excavation : 99 High Street Rochester (Unpublished document).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> SKE6686 Unpublished document: Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit. 1990.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