Monument record TQ 76 NW 106 - Possible Roman burials, near Strood Temple, Rochester

Summary

Inhuamtion burial during the cutting of a trench in 1958 near Strood Temple. The burial consisted of a fully extended male skeleton. The discovery of a sherd of 3rd/4th century Romano-British pottery indicated the burial to be Roman in date. The inhumation had completely disturbed an earlier one of which only part of the skull and a few long bones remained. Both burials had been partially disturbed by a post medieval pit.

Location

Grid reference TQ 72 67 (point) LO
Map sheet TQ76NW
Civil Parish ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT
County KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> Arch J 122 1965 132 (R Robertson Mackay) (OS Card Reference). SKE36533.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: Arch J 122 1965 132 (R Robertson Mackay). [Mapped feature: #23382 burials, ]

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: TEMPLE MANOR (Ref: EI 15206) (EKE4125)

Record last edited

Jul 29 2021 5:00PM