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Monument record TQ 86 NW 201 - Medieval domestic occupation, Lower Rainham Road, Gillingham
Summary
Beneath the floors of a post-medieval timber-framed building (TQ 86 NW 200) were found part of a ditch and a possible pit of medieval date, indicating domestic occupation on or near this site.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8072 6815 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ86NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Beneath the floors of a post-medieval timber-framed building (TQ 86 NW 200) were found part of a ditch and a possible pit Datable material from these fill indicated a basic range of between 1250 and 1350 AD. A single sherd of early medieval Ipswich ware , 725 - 850, was intrusive, but indicates probable occupation nearby (TQ 86 NW 202)(1).
<1> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 2003, An Archaeological Evaluation in Advance of a Proposed Refurbishment of the Black House, Lower Rainham Road, Gillingham (Unpublished document). SKE12446.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE12446 Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 2003. An Archaeological Evaluation in Advance of a Proposed Refurbishment of the Black House, Lower Rainham Road, Gillingham.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Evaluation at Black House, Lower Rainham Road, Gillingham (Ref: BHG/EV-03) (EKE8763)
Record last edited
Dec 17 2007 3:29PM