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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 |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
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. This activity is probably connect with the nearby IronAge/Romano-British settlement nearby (TQ 85 SE 138).
<1> Terry Standen, 2002, Occupation Evidence: St John the Baptist Church Yard (Unpublished document). SKE7985.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE7985 Unpublished document: Terry Standen. 2002.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