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Monument record TQ 67 SW 350 - Small Roman building found north of Watling Street at Springhead.
Summary
Excavations undertaken in association with a drainage ditches in 1964 revealed The presence of a Roman building fronting the northern side of Watling Street at Springhead. Much of the building was destroyed during this work. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 61776 72505 (7m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHFLEET, DARTFORD, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In the early 1960s two buildings were found beneath the course of the modern A2 and associated drainage works. The first (building B10 in the source) was of first century date and contained a crude mausoleum containing child burials and a corn drying kiln. The second (building B12 in the source) was mostly destroyed during the drainage works. The building was constructed of flint and contained a coin hoard of 450 silver and three gold coins. (1)
<1> WS Penn, 1965, Archaeologia Cantiana, Springhead - map of Discoveries (Article in serial). SKE12613.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE12613 Article in serial: WS Penn. 1965. Archaeologia Cantiana, Springhead - map of Discoveries. Vol 80, pp 107-117. [Mapped feature: #109150 building, ]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event Boundary: Excavations at Springhead Roman town, Southfleet, Dartford (EKE20042)
Record last edited
Jan 22 2021 11:32AM