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Monument record TQ 67 SW 352 - Temple/gateway (temple 6) part of the Roman religious complex at Springhead
Summary
Part of a possible Roman gateway or temple (Temple 6) was discovered during excavations carried out in the 1950s and 1960s at Springhead. It is part of a larger Roman religious complex and settlement and is one of six possible temples discovered within a walled temple complex. It is located on the eastern side of the temenos with steps on its western side facing the other temples and courtyard and a possible entrance from the road to the east. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on availabel information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 61799 72472 (7m by 8m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHFLEET, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> WS Penn, 1965, Archaeologia Cantiana, Springhead - map of Discoveries (Article in serial). SKE12613.
<2> W. S. Penn, 1967, Archaeologia Cantiana - The Romano British Settlement at Springhead, Temple 6 and the gateway (Article in serial). SKE53587.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SKE12613 Article in serial: WS Penn. 1965. Archaeologia Cantiana, Springhead - map of Discoveries. Vol 80, pp 107-117.
- <2>XY SKE53587 Article in serial: W. S. Penn. 1967. Archaeologia Cantiana - The Romano British Settlement at Springhead, Temple 6 and the gateway. Vol 82 pp 105-123. [Mapped feature: #109048 gatehouse, ]
Finds (7)
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event Boundary: Excavations at Springhead Roman town, Southfleet, Dartford (EKE20042)
Record last edited
Dec 21 2020 5:02PM