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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 |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
(TQ 733 685 sited to Temple Manor only). In 1958 a service trench revealed an inhumation SE of the camera at Strood Temple which was subsequently excavated. It comprised a fully extended male (?) skeleton. The body had been lying on its back with the head roughly to the east. A Romano- British sherd was found in the grave fill of 3rd/4th century type, which may suggest that the burials were of this, rather than medieval 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. (1)
<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