Monument record TQ 85 SE 143 - Roman Pit & Associated Finds, St. John the Baptist Churchyard, Harrietsham

Summary

During the opening of a number of graves, features and finds were recovered indicating Romano-British occupation activity. An elliptical pit was found containing a high percentage of daub and charcoal. Also included in the pit were two peices of tapped iron slag and a copper alloy ring. In another grave opening close to this pit was found an area of charcoal and daub including small sherds of pottery, iron slag and part of a shale ring.

Location

Grid reference TQ 8755 5296 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TQ85SE
District MAIDSTONE, KENT
Civil Parish HARRIETSHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Terry Standen, 2002, Occupation Evidence: St John the Baptist Church Yard (Unpublished document). SKE7985.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Terry Standen. 2002. Occupation Evidence: St John the Baptist Church Yard.

Finds (4)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Sep 13 2011 11:08AM