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Monument record TQ 86 NW 198 - Medieval and post-medieval features, High Street, Rainham
Summary
Evidence for demolition work and occupation rubbish pits dating as far back as the mid 15th century. No structural remains were found but it is thought that a building may have stood in the south-west of the site.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8174 6593 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ86NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Evidence for demolition work and rubbish pits. No structural remains were found associated with this phase of archaeology. Possibly a building stood in the south-west of the site.(1)
Further pits were found in 2004 pushing the earliest phase of activity identified to the mid 15th century.(2)
<1> Archaeology South-East, 2001, An Archaeological Evaluation at 99 - 107 High Street, Rainham, Kent (Unpublished document). SKE12441.
<2> Archaeology South-East, 2004, An Archaeological Evaluation at 99-107 High Street, Rainham,Kent (Unpublished document). SKE12444.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation at 99 - 107 High Street Rainham (Ref: HSR 04) (EKE8762)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation at 99 - 107 High Street, Rainham, Kent (Ref: HSR01) (EKE8759)
Record last edited
Dec 17 2007 3:44PM