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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 |
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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 SKE36533 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