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Monument record TQ 67 SW 227 - Site of 77 - 78 High Street (Remains of 18th/19th Century Cellar), Gravesend
Summary
Remains of cellar, possibly 18th or 19th century. Small scale excavation area made detailed examination difficult. Wall construction of ragstone and chalk. No dateable evidence recovered.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6474 7440 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| Civil Parish | GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | GRAVESHAM, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Remains of cellar, possibly 18th or 19th century. Small scale excavation area made detailed examination difficult.. Wall construction of ragstone and chalk. No dateable evidence recovered.(1)
Located beneath 78 High Street a rectangular brick-lined basement 10.70 m by 4 m. (2)
Historic england archive material: BF076991 78 HIGH STREET, GRAVESEND
<1> Archaeology South-East, 1996, Evaluation at No.77 -78 and 81 High Street, and No. 40 Princes Street, Gravesend (Unpublished document). SKE11944.
<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2002, Report on an Archaeological Watching Brief of the Re-Development Works at 65 - 83 High Stret, & 40 Princes Street, Gravesend Kent 1999 - 2000 (Unpublished document). SKE12212.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SKE11944 Unpublished document: Archaeology South-East. 1996. Evaluation at No.77 -78 and 81 High Street, and No. 40 Princes Street, Gravesend. [Mapped feature: #19358 demolished building, ]
- <2> SKE12212 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2002. Report on an Archaeological Watching Brief of the Re-Development Works at 65 - 83 High Stret, & 40 Princes Street, Gravesend Kent 1999 - 2000.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation at No.77 -78 and 81 High Street, and 40 Princes Street, Gravesend (Ref: Project 469) (EKE8176)
- Intrusive Event: Watching brief at 65 - 83 High Street and 40 Princes Street, Gravesend (Ref: 2000) (EKE8523)
Record last edited
Feb 27 2024 12:20PM