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Monument record TQ 67 SW 359 - Romano-British ditch discovered during the 1960s at Springhead
Summary
During the 1960s a ditch was discovered beneath the A2 at Springhead, Southfleet. Formerly believed to be military in nature this now seems unlikely. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6191 7241 (20m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ67SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHFLEET, DARTFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During the 1960s a ditch (feature F28 in the source) was discovered beneath the A2 at Springhead, Southfleet. Formerly believed to be military in nature this now seems unlikely. It appears to run parrallel c.12 to the south east of another more substantial ditch which has been observed at several locations at Springhead and which appears to be associated with the Roman road which runs through the site. It is possible that this ditch is associated with the other example or may have replaced it. No further informaiton is available regarding its date or function. (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: #109181 ditch, ]
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event Boundary: Excavations at Springhead Roman town, Southfleet, Dartford (EKE20042)
Record last edited
Jan 28 2021 6:26PM