Monument record TQ 76 NW 360 - Brickearth Quarries, 178-184 High Street, Rochester

Summary

A number of linear features interpreted as a post-medieval brickearth quarries. The presence of deposits of over-fired brick rubble in some features suggested brick making was taking place nearby; no evidence of kilns was found.

Location

Grid reference TQ 74483 68193 (point) Centred
Map sheet TQ76NW
Civil Parish ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
County KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2001, Provisional Summary of Findings From the Evaluation Trenching at 178-184 High Street, Rochester (Unpublished document). SKE12433.

<2> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2001, Interim Report on Archaeological Trial Trenching and Excavation at 178-184 High Street, Rochester (Unpublished document). SKE15906.

<3> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2003, Final Report on Archaeological Work Undertaken at 178 - 184 High Street, Rochester (Unpublished document). SKE12474.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2001. Provisional Summary of Findings From the Evaluation Trenching at 178-184 High Street, Rochester.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2001. Interim Report on Archaeological Trial Trenching and Excavation at 178-184 High Street, Rochester.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2003. Final Report on Archaeological Work Undertaken at 178 - 184 High Street, Rochester.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (3)

  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation at 178-184 High Street, Rochester, phase 1 (EKE8752)
  • Intrusive Event: Evaluation at 178-184 High Street, Rochester, phase 2 (EKE12818)
  • Intrusive Event: Watching Brief at 178 - 184 High Street, Rochester (EKE12820)

Record last edited

May 1 2013 2:14PM