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Monument record TQ 76 NW 359 - Roman possible midden and structure under No.24 High Street, Rochester
Summary
An archaeological examination of the basement of no.24 High Street Rochester recovered a considerable amount of unstratified Roman pottery and kitchen rubbish and a number of flints laid in a manner to suggest an early wall foundatioin of Roman date.
The location of this site would run by the old Roman road of Watling Street and the structure possibly represents a roadside kitchen, much like the 'bars' found at Pompeii. The kitchen must have used this site as a dump for its rubbish. Given the quality of the pottery, it could have been dumped by the garrison force or a local civic official.
Location
Grid reference | TQ 7422 6870 (point) Estimated from sources |
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Map sheet | TQ76NW |
Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
County | KENT |
Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Lower Medway Archaeological Research Group, 1992, 24 High Street, Rochester. Building recording: May 1992 (Unpublished document). SKE6786.
<2> Lower Medway Archaeological Research Group, 2002, Building surveys at 24 High Street, Rochester, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE13329.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (5)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Building survey of 24 High Street, Rochester (Ref: 1992/89) (EKE5006)
Record last edited
Nov 8 2018 12:11PM