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Monument record TQ 76 NE 42 - Romano-British pottery, found in Gillingham
Summary
2nd/3rd cent Romano-British pottery and charcoal remains; identified during the digging of an anti-tank ditch in 1942. Interpreted as the remains of a temporary Romano-British occupation site. The pottery was taken to Gillingham Museum, but this has since been demolished and the exhibits dispersed.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7870 6709 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
[TQ 7871 6709] . An anti-tank ditch, dug in 1942 was seen by Rhodes to cross an area showing signs of temporary R.B. occupation. Potsherds of 2nd/3rd c. date and charcoal were recovered. The site was pointed out on the ground by Rhodes and the pottery, a few sherds only, was seen in Gillingham Museum. (1) Gillingham Museum has been demolished and the exhibits dispersed. (2)
<1> Oral:PG Rhodes Mus Asst Gillingham Mus (OS Card Reference). SKE48097.
<2> F1 AC 10.11.51 (OS Card Reference). SKE41783.
<4> Field report for monument TQ 76 NE 42 - November, 1951 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4065.
<5> Field report for monument TQ 76 NE 42 - November, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4066.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE48097 OS Card Reference: Oral:PG Rhodes Mus Asst Gillingham Mus.
- <2> SKE41783 OS Card Reference: F1 AC 10.11.51.
- <4>XY SKE4065 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 76 NE 42 - November, 1951. [Mapped feature: #21821 find, ]
- <5> SKE4066 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 76 NE 42 - November, 1964.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 21 2021 2:22PM