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Monument record TQ 76 NW 326 - Hearth and pit found just off Epaul Lane, Rochester
Summary
Burnt stone and clay area, almost certainly a hearth and adjacent pit. Of unknown date although the report suggests they are either medieval or post medieval.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 74246 68601 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A scorched and heat cracked flat stone and associated burnt clay area almost certainly formed a purposely made hearth. Nearby a possible pit was also recorded. The features are of unknown date, although the report suggests they are medieval or post medieval. They were found during test pitting for the Boley Hill repaving project (1,2).
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1997, Boley Hill, Rochester. Archaeological Assessment. Part 1: Watching Brief (Unpublished document). SKE7229.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1998, Boley Hill, Rochester, Repaving Project. Part 2: Archaeological Assessment (Unpublished document). SKE7291.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Boley Hill, Rochester, Archaeological Assessment. Part 1: Watching Brief (EKE5344)
Record last edited
Aug 23 2007 11:12AM