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Monument record TQ 76 NW 342 - Medieval Undercroft under 36 High Street, Rochester
Summary
In 1987 an excavation exposed remains of a medieval two bay undercroft under 34-36 High Street. It included a semi-circular respond and three splayed ribs. The wall was built of stone, flint and fragments of Roman tile. Early in the 18th century the undercroft was partitioned by a stone wall. The internal dimensions of this undercroft are approximately 8.52m x 4.55m. Excavation in the cellar of No.34 disclosed natural brickearth along side the medieval wall indicating an open space or alley on the bridge side of the building.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7423 6867 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Bacchus, D., 1990, Medieval Undercroft, 36 High Street, Rochester, Medieval Undercroft, 36 High Street, Rochester p207-223 (Bacchus, D.) (Article in serial). SKE7963.
<2> Harrison, A. C., 1973, Investigations & Excavations during the Year, Investigations & Excavations during the Year, p241 (Harrison, A. C.) (Article in serial). SKE7962.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SKE7963 Article in serial: Bacchus, D.. 1990. Medieval Undercroft, 36 High Street, Rochester. Vol. CVII p207 - 223. Medieval Undercroft, 36 High Street, Rochester p207-223 (Bacchus, D.).
- <2> SKE7962 Article in serial: Harrison, A. C.. 1973. Investigations & Excavations during the Year. Vol. LXXXVII page 241. Investigations & Excavations during the Year, p241 (Harrison, A. C.).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: 36 HIGH STREET(UNDERCROFT) (Ref: EI 36272) (EKE4527)
- Intrusive Event: 38 HIGH STREET (Ref: EI 15225) (EKE4142)
Record last edited
Sep 4 2007 11:06AM